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Department for Transport Group Employee Assistance Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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19 Jul 2024 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has completed a procurement process for an Employee Assistance Programme. The contract was awarded to PAM Wellbeing Limited after a further competition under CCS Framework RM6182. The initial contract period is two years, ending on 31st May 2026, with the option to extend for up to two more years. The maximum annual contract value is £296,124, with a potential uplift of £94,640 per year. The services include online portals, digital services, counselling, trauma support, and more.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in health and social work services to engage in providing Employee Assistance Programme services. Companies offering a range of support services tailored to the Department for Transport's requirements would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement stage for this opportunity was a limited award procedure without prior publication, highlighting opportunities for organisations already included in the relevant framework agreement to secure contracts efficiently.

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Notice Title

Department for Transport Group Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

This contract covers provision of an Employee Assistance Programme to the members of DfT-Group - namely: 1. Department for Transport Central (DfTc), including: - Government Car Service (GCS) - Active Travel England (ATE) - Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) - Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) - Marine Accident investigation Branch (MAIB) - Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) - Office of Zero Emissions (OZEV) - Traffic Commissioners (ALB sponsored by DfT group) 2. Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) 3. Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) 4. Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) 5. Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service supports the Department for Transport's (DFT) health and wellbeing strategy, providing support and advice to staff and managers when required. The contract, which was awarded to PAM Wellbeing Limited after a further competition under CCS Framework RM6182, has an initial period of two years, culminating on 31st May 2026. It incorporates the option to extend for a maximum of a further two years, with extensions to be approved in one year intervals. The maximum contract value is PS296,124 per year, with the option to uplift the contract by up to an additional PS94,640 per year. Actual spend levels will be determined by demand for the service - and the maximum value incorporates significant contingency in case of increases in demand beyond what is anticipated.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier shall provide the core mandatory requirements of an EAP service which shall include, but not be limited to: - Online Portal - Digital Services including Live Chat and a mobile phone application downloadable to personal devices. - Telephone, face to face and virtual Triage and Support Services which shall include, but not be limited to: * Advice and support. * Management support Services. - Counselling Services. - Case Management. - Trauma and critical incident support. - Consultancy, and clinical supervision. - Education, Support and Training. - Promotion of the Employee Assistance Programme. - Therapeutic Interventions. - Bullying and harassment support. - Whistleblowing Services. - Mediation. - Coaching Services - Structured Professional Support; and - Interactive health kiosks. The Supplier shall provide the following additional services: - Access to SC cleared counsellors (as outlined in paragraphs 14.4 - 14.6 of this Statement of Requirements); - Training and Support for Mental Health First Aiders; - Any preventative healthcare offer you have in place or intend to imple-ment and how you will measure success; - Additional support for Commemorative and Wellbeing events throughout the year (e.g. tailored webinars, workshops or materials).

Options: The contract, which was procured through a further competition under CCS Framework RM6182, has an initial period of two years, culminating on 31st May 2026. It incorporates the option to extend for a maximum of a further two years (to 31st May 2027; or 31st May 2028). The maximum contract value is PS296,124 per year, with the option to uplift the |contract by up to an additional PS94,640 per year. Actual spend levels will be determined by demand for the service - and the maximum value incorporates significant contingency in case of increases in demand beyond what is anticipated.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded using a framework agreement. There is no legal requirement to publish a call for competition when awarding a contract based on a framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048305
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022553-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£592,248 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
groupcommercialdirectorate@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAM WELLBEING

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