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Employee Assistance Programme

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

26 Nov 2025 at 14:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for providing Employee Assistance Programme services, as indicated in an award notice on 26th November 2025. This contract, valued at approximately £5.7 million, has been awarded to People Asset Management under a call-off from the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation's ESPO Framework 985B_23 for Occupational Health Services, Lot 2. The procurement follows a selective method and spans regions including North East, North West, and multiple others across the United Kingdom, with the contract set to commence on 31st January 2026 and conclude on 30th January 2031. The procurement falls under the health services category, specifically targeting occupational health services.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for large businesses specialising in health services, specifically those capable of providing comprehensive employee assistance programmes. The awarded contract highlights significant business growth potential within regions across the UK, including London, Scotland, Wales, and more. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find growth potential in subcontracting or forming partnerships to enhance service offerings within this field. While this contract is awarded, analogous future tenders may offer further opportunities for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the health services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

*****THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION******* This procurement is being concluded following a further competition through the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework 985B_23 Occupational Health Services Lot 2 . A contract is being awarded to deliver Employee Assistance Programme services. The contract is for five years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf846ac8-01a8-4847-ae48-7db46f84954b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d718171d-296e-4eae-b602-ee797142a1b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,738,672 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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