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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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12 Nov 2024 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the procurement process for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) aimed at providing mental, physical, and pastoral support services. This selective procurement, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the industry category of counselling services (CPV 85312320). The contract, valued at £15,209.4, commenced on 6th November 2024 and will run until 31st January 2025, with PAM WELLBEING LIMITED t/a Pam Assist awarded as the supplier. The primary delivery location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE15 8NY). The procurement was at the award stage, with the award officially dated 5th November 2024 and published on 12th November 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering comprehensive employee support services. Given the selective procurement method, businesses with prior experience in framework agreements and offering integrated support through various communication channels, including telephone, face to face, and online chat, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The focus on providing targeted well-being support and counselling aligns with the increasing demand for robust employee assistance programmes, making it a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in mental and physical health services.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Notice Description

Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including a wide range of mental, physical and wider pastoral support though a telephone, face to face and on-line chat function including targeted access to wellbeing support, advice and counselling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1da8a13-9129-4104-add2-69b12186956b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf45399-1fbc-4b92-b620-4cce180bcfca
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,209 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,209 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAM WELLBEING LIMITED T/A PAM ASSIST

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