Award

T2579 Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2025 at 11:12

Planning

18 Nov 2024 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme, specifically aimed at counselling services, under the CPV code 85312320. The procurement process reached the award stage with "Lena By Inspire" being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 1,100,000, runs for a period of two years, with an option to renew for an additional year, supporting approximately 2500 council staff members. The procurement followed a selective method under competitive procedure with negotiation, and was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The initiative, based in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, signifies the completion of the process as of 15th May 2025, although the initial planning and tender processes were solicited earlier, with expressions of interest closing on 23rd December 2024.

The award of this contract presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in psychosocial support services such as counselling, mediation, and employee wellness programmes. Companies with proficient methodology and robust contract resourcing capabilities, as well as emphasis on social value, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Given the high capital value range and the service-focused nature of the contract, businesses providing high-quality individual and organisational mental health support within the public sector could leverage this as a strategic entry point to expand their services within regional authorities. The competitive nature of the tender implies that organisations need to demonstrate cost-effectiveness balanced with premium service quality to thrive in similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

T2579 Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Notice of award of Contract by Belfast City Council ("The Council") for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Notice of award of Contract by Belfast City Council ("The Council") for the provision of an Employee Counselling Service. Additional information: Minimum value range GBP 600 000.00 to a maximum value range GBP 1 100 000.00 which has been calculated on the basis of a 2 year contract through to a maximum 3 year contract.

Options: The Contract shall be for the period of two years with the option to renew for a further year (up to 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b756
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021676-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months 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
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LENA BY INSPIRE

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