Tender

Employee Assistance Programme

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

27 Mar 2020 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme for staff at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, including associated subsidiary companies. The contract is set for a duration of three years, with an optional one-year extension, valued at £120,000. The tender was published on 27th March 2020 and will close for submissions by 15th May 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure classified under guidance and counselling services within the healthcare industry, taking place in Birmingham, West Midlands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employee support services, counselling, and mental health services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer comprehensive and responsive employee well-being solutions, along with a solid framework for onward referrals to psychological support, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme, plus onward referral to psychological support where identified, for all staff employed by Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, including any associated wholly owned subsidiary companies. The contract will be awarded for 3 years plus 1 years extension. Additional information: Information for setting up a Contract Notice Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); 2. Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; 3. Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (There is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e09aa029-3097-41fc-b45b-738700daa1d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04db3f0b-056e-4899-9461-2f6da3a96741
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 28 Jun 2024 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Nita Vryaparj
Contact Email
nita.vryaparj@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
0121 371 7954

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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