Tender

HR Employee Assistance Programme FCO, FCO Services, DFID

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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28 Nov 2017 at 09:00

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2017 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is inviting tenders for the HR Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to be delivered across its departments, including the Department for International Development (DfID) and FCO Services (FCOS). This open procedure procurement is currently active, with proposals due by 12:00 UK time on Wednesday, 10th January 2018. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2021. The procurement is categorised under health and social work services, and the services will be available to staff and partners globally, necessitating a 24/7 confidential telephone helpline and other counselling support options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in employee assistance programmes, mental health services, or counselling provisions. Companies that can demonstrate capacity to offer a global reach with accessible services, alongside experience in navigating HMRC tax compliances related to partner reporting, will be particularly well-placed to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an excellent opportunity for growth in the health services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Employee Assistance Programme FCO, FCO Services, DFID

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), Department for International Development (DfID) and FCO Services (FCOS). The EAP should be delivered by 24/7/365 confidential telephone helpline. This needs to be accessible from anywhere in the world. Counselling can be provided by telephone or face to face where appropriate. All Contracting Authority (CA) groups (staff, partners and locally employed staff) must be identified and reported on separately. It is particularly important that partners are identified to ensure we comply with HMRC tax liabilities. The FCO, DfID and FCO Services will require separate reporting as above and separate invoicing Additional information: The Provision of HR Employee Assistance Programme FCO, FCO Services, DFID URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration first time which is free and instantaneous), then navigate to Project_1501 / ITT 2033. Your Tender must be submitted electronically through the BravoSolution eProcurement Portal by 12:00 UK time on Wednesday 10th January 2018. Tenders not submitted via the Bravo portal will not be considered. All Tender documentation has been published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and tenderers will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BravoSolution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c97e979f-a614-4c13-a25d-002b5b6c6ea2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13edb03-7857-45d0-9a45-5596bbd27f1a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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