Award

Employee Assistance Programme

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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18 Dec 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process for an Employee Assistance Programme, awarding the contract to Health Assured Ltd. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically targeting guidance and counselling services, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £65,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from Commercial Services Group's framework for Employee Support Services & Benefits (Y21027, Lot 2). The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit considerably, given Ofsted's interest in engaging such organisations. Competitive businesses should have experience in employee assistance programmes, framed within the context of a larger service umbrella, as the contract was secured through a framework agreement. Such businesses should focus on frameworks and selective procurement opportunities to capitalise on similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Ofsted has awarded a contract for an Employee Assistance Programme via direct award under the terms of Commercial Services Group's framework for Employee Support Services & Benefits (Y21027, Lot 2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8aa6192-dc9c-48c8-b81f-7756093b8a24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c30c4295-dafd-456d-b9aa-a8c54fe3da42
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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