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Further competition - Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Services

DORSET COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2025 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services, following a further competition from the ESPO Framework 985B_23, focusing on Occupational Health Services. The contracting process is categorised under company health services with a particular emphasis on guidance and counselling services. The contract, valued at £213,024, has been awarded to Vita Health Group Ltd and spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with possible extensions up to eight years in total. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom and include elements such as a 24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, and trauma support, with the procurement being at the award stage.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the health and counselling services sector, offering them a robust platform to expand their offerings through collaborative frameworks like ESPO. Companies specialising in employee wellness, mental health support, and online health resources would be well-positioned to compete in such lucrative contracts, especially those providing tailored, accessible services for local councils and their workforce. By leveraging this contract, businesses in the industry can enhance their market presence, establish long-term partnerships, and contribute to the development of healthier work environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further competition - Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Services

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE ONLY FOLLOWING A FURTHER COMPETITION FROM ESPO FRAMEWORK 985B_23 Occupational Health Services from Lot 2 - Employee Assistance Programmes Dorset Council requires an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support the development and maintenance of healthy and productive workforces, enabling employees, councillors and external customers of Dorset Council to remain in their working roles wherever possible. A contract will be awarded for a period of up to six years (initial period of 3 years plus an optional extension period of up to a further 3 years). There is scope to extend the contract by a period of up to 2 years beyond year 6 (subject to agreement by both parties). Key requirements include: * Advice, guidance and signposting through a 24/7 helpline * Assessment and six (minimum) sessions of counselling * Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) * Trauma support * Accessible resources and webinars * Promotional resources

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dda65fe4-cd3c-40b1-8074-03230d2ed9f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a659ee-40a8-4593-9e6f-3873cadd90cd
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£213,024 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,024 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITA HEALTH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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