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GB-London: CON-19-127 EAP Services

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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11 Nov 2019 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is procuring Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services under the title "GB-London: CON-19-127 EAP Services." This procurement falls within the services industry category, particularly focusing on guidance and counselling services. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 18th November 2019 and run until 17th November 2022, including an option to extend for an additional year. The open procedure procurement methodology allows competitive participation, and the total contract value is £80,000. The tender period closed on 21st October 2019, and services are required to be delivered across several regions, including the UK and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in mental health support, counselling, and crisis management services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), along with social value contributing enterprises, may find this contract particularly relevant given the FCA's openness to engaging with such operators. Companies that provide comprehensive EAP services, including 24/7 support, legal information, and crisis assistance, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate a strong capacity for delivering training and management consultancy will also have a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: CON-19-127 EAP Services

Notice Description

The FCA is seeking to identify a EAPA registered provider, for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further year, to provide high quality and competitively priced EAP services. This will include: - 24/7/365 confidential telephone support; - Legal information services; - Debt management services; - Triage and clinical assessment of needs (inclusive of a risk assessment); - Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (cCBT); - Access to limited support for dependants within HMRC guidelines; - Short-term solution focused structured face to face, on!line and telephonic counselling (session model varies de!pending on providers and client requirements); - Case management protocols; - Management information reporting; - Management consultancy and support; - Marketing and promotional materials; - Crisis support; - Technological resources such as an online portal website or mobile application; and - Access to training (emotional wellbeing, trauma and crisis management). Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20b88be-8f92-4a33-bbac-b65de621658a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2019 - 17 Nov 2022 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

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