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DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME AND EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE CASH PLAN

DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD

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Award

13 Nov 2023 at 09:33

TenderUpdate

31 Aug 2023 at 15:45

Tender

02 Aug 2023 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Dixons Academies Trust initiated a tender process for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and health benefits in the form of a Health Care Cash Plan. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category within the industry classification of Company health services. The main procurement stage is currently active, with the tender open for submission until 1st September 2023. The location for service delivery is Bradford, and the buyer, Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd, has specified a 60-month contract period with options for extensions.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in health services to compete for the contract. Companies experienced in delivering Employee Assistance Programmes and health-related benefits would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The selection criteria emphasize evidence of business quality standards and relevant experience, making it ideal for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the health services sector. With key dates and deadlines clearly outlined, interested suppliers can align their submissions with the stringent requirements set by the contracting authority, Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd.

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Notice Title

DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME AND EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE CASH PLAN

Notice Description

DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME AND EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE CASH PLAN

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Tender is for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and the provision of health benefits to employees of the Trust in a Health Care Cash Plan. The Trust currently provides a comprehensive EAP to its employees however, do not offer Health Care Cash Plan benefits at the moment.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 48 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ec40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033390-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 7RR
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD72 Liverpool, TLE41 Bradford, TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Little Horton
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPLYHEALTH GROUP

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