Planning

Request for Information - Provision of Employee Assistance Services

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Apr 2022 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council is planning a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Provision of Employee Assistance Services," seeking market insights on offering Employee Assistance Services, including a traditional programme with counselling and a technical solution for staff wellbeing monitoring. This tender falls under the health services category (CPV code: 85100000) and has a value of £560,000. Interested parties should note that the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a communication about future notices expected on 1st June 2022. The procurement will be conducted in the Aberdeen region of the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employee wellbeing services, mental health counselling, and technological solutions aimed at enhancing workplace environments. Companies with expertise in providing traditional Employee Assistance programmes or innovative wellbeing solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Request for Information - Provision of Employee Assistance Services

Notice Description

The Council are looking for information from the market in relation to the provision of Employee Assistance Services - both a traditional Employee Assistance programme with Counselling Services (Lot 1) and a potential technical solution to gather information on staff wellbeing (Lot 2)

Lot Information

Traditional EAP Service

The Council are looking for some market information for a traditional EAP service as detailed within the Request for Information document. Additional information: Please see the Request for Information document for further information.

Technical Solution

The Council are looking for a technical solution in order to gather information around staff wellbeing, as per the description within the Request for Information document. Additional information: Please see the Request for Information document for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032e82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010214-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, hrodwellbeing@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539209, +44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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