Tender

EAP - Market Consultation

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is conducting a soft market consultation for its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which is set to expire on 31st December 2018. The council aims to refine its procurement strategies before launching a full tender process later in the year. Interested suppliers are invited to submit feedback by 14:00 on Friday, 16th March 2018, to shape the tender specification. This procurement, classified under guidance and counselling services, follows an open procedure and is expected to conclude its tendering phase on 20th April 2018, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2019 and lasting until 31st December 2023. The council's procurement office is located at Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2BJ, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in guidance and counselling services, as well as company health services. Participation in the soft market testing allows businesses to influence the council’s strategic direction, thereby enhancing their chances of success in the formal tender later. Interested businesses should leverage their expertise in employee assistance programmes and be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering tailored counselling solutions, crucial for securing this contract.

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Notice Title

EAP - Market Consultation

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) contract is due to expire on 31st December 2018. Before undertaking a full tender process, the Council is conducting soft market testing on its proposed strategies for the procurement and draft specification. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the attached documents and complete and return the questionnaire to help shape and direct the Council's approach. It is at your discretion if you wish to take part in this exercise. Participation in soft market testing will not impact your opportunity to take part in the tender but we would clearly value your input at this early stage. To enable us to take full consideration of your comments, please aim to return the feedback form by 14:00 on Friday 16th March 2018. If you are unable to meet this deadline we will still accept responses after this date, however the later the submission the less likely that we will be able to consider and implement your comments and suggestions. The Council will run the full tender later in the year via In-Tend. Thank you in advance for your participation. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking market consultation for the following project - EAP - Market Consultation The full details and ability to submit a response will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8ddeba7-8540-4f1f-89f7-86b6446b34b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b106c4-49b5-4af2-a12b-64656869029a
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9268 8235

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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