Tender

Employee Assistance Programme & Support Services

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Tender

04 Aug 2023 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has initiated a tender process for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme & Support Services. The procurement falls under the health services industry category and is currently at the active stage. The tender deadline is set for September 4, 2023, with a bid validity period ending on December 31, 2023. The contract term will last for four years initially, with a possible extension of up to 24 months, subject to annual reviews. The University of Leicester will be the buyer organisation, located in Leicester, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete. Businesses specializing in health services, counselling, and online support are well-suited to participate. Interested economic operators can find more details on the Delta eSourcing portal. The tender submission methods include electronic and written submissions, supporting an open procedure. The University of Leicester has provided clear guidelines and criteria for selection, ensuring a fair and transparent contracting process for potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme & Support Services

Notice Description

The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint a provider of an Employee Assistance Programme including staff counselling and online support for a variety of circumstances. A more detailed description of requirements can be found in Section 3 of the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The successful tenderer will be expected to work with the Staff Health and Wellbeing Lead and the Occupational Health Team based at the University. The successful tenderer will be required to enter into a contractual arrangement and complete set up of the services no later than 31st January 2024. The contract term will be four years, with the option to extend for a further 24 months, subject to annual reviews. T

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint a provider of an Employee Assistance Programme including staff counselling and online support for a variety of circumstances. A more detailed description of requirements can be found in Section 3 of theInvitation to Tender (ITT). The successful tenderer will be expected to work with the Staff Health and Wellbeing Lead and the Occupational Health Team based at the University. The successful tenderer will be required to enter into a contractual arrangement and complete set up of the services no later than 31st January 2024. The contract term will be four years, with the option to extend for a further 24 months, subject to annual reviews. Additional information: N/A

Renewal: The contract term will be four years, with the option to extend for a further 24 months, subject to annual reviews.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ed2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022757-2023
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
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2027 or 2029 depending on extension options taken

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
Stewart Brewer
Contact Email
sab88@le.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162525205

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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