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The Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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01 Sep 2023 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to award a contract for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to start on 1st February 2024. The contract, valued at £280,000 GBP, is for an initial period of 5 years, with potential extensions. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline of 6th October 2023. The services fall under the guidance and counselling services category and are located in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, UK.

This tender opportunity for the provision of an EAP by the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT can be attractive for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in counselling and support services. The open procurement method allows for written submissions with a bid validity period of 180 days. Businesses with a track record in delivering successful EAPs to the NHS and strong relationship management capabilities are well-suited to compete. The Trust is looking for providers who can offer a range of support services aligned with NHS objectives, making it an opportunity for companies focusing on employee wellbeing and engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT

Notice Description

The Trust is looking to award a contract for an EAP service provider to start in 1st February 2024. It is anticipated that the contract will be for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend on an annual basis to a maximum term of seven years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust is looking to award a contract for an EAP service provider to start in 1st February 2024. It is anticipated that the contract will be for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend on an annual basis to a maximum term of seven years. However, the Trust is prepared to consider an alternative award duration (no longer than seven years) if there is justification in terms of either quality or cost. The current scope is for- -24/7/365 days' instant access to clinical counselling and advice /in the moment support via webchat, Freephone Number, Web Portal -legal and tax information -family care services -debt & financial management services -everyday matters -counselling and emotional Support (up to six session model) additional sessions to be authorized on a case by case basis -Ongoing Onsite support with events aligned by the trust -over 10 years' experience of delivering successful EAP's to the NHS -An experienced dedicated relationship manager and clinical manager to deliver on key Trust/NHS England objectives, including engagement, promotion, sharing best practice on appropriate wellbeing matters. -Electronic promotion, webinars, newsletters and topical campaigns to be provide as agreed

Renewal: Two optional 1 year extensions (1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f93a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025886-2023
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU4 0DZ
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Poets
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

Further Information

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