Award

For the provision of a Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme

TOGETHER HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2025 at 10:19

Tender

02 Nov 2023 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Together Housing Association has issued a tender for the provision of a Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, classified under the industry category of accident and health insurance services. The procurement process is in the award stage and the contract has been awarded to Simplyhealth Access. This open procedure tender involves the UK region and has a project value of GBP 800,000. The important dates include the contract signing on 8th February 2024, and its completion on 11th March 2025. The criteria for the award were based on a combination of quality (70%) and cost (30%).

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for providers of health insurance services and employee wellness programmes, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The nature of the tender aligns well with businesses experienced in delivering comprehensive health care plans and support services for employees, facilitating a healthier and more productive workforce. Furthermore, companies with robust capabilities in meeting detailed quality criteria stand a competitive chance in securing such contracts in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

For the provision of a Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

For the provision of a Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the provision of a Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme

Renewal: An initial 3 years with a 2 year option to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04115b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008658-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

66512000 - Accident and health insurance services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20242 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
TOGETHER HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
philip.lowe@togetherhousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 2EB
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPLYHEALTH ACCESS

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