Award

Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHD) Healthcare Policy

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 14:19

Award

28 May 2025 at 14:12

Award

28 May 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Guinness Partnership Limited, a public undertaking located in London, has completed the procurement process for a "Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHD) Healthcare Policy." The contract has been awarded to BUPA Limited through a direct award procurement method. This decision was justified under the Procurement Act 2023 due to the necessity of ensuring continuity of health services for employees with pre-existing conditions. The contract started on 10th June 2025 and will run until 31st May 2026, with a gross contract value of £248,000. The procurement primarily involves the provision of administrative healthcare services across the United Kingdom.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health insurance and employee wellness sectors. Companies with the capability to offer comprehensive healthcare coverage and mental health support services would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders in the future. The decision to directly award the contract to an existing provider highlights the importance of demonstrating consistent service quality and the ability to provide seamless transitions in the continuity of care, crucial factors for businesses aiming to secure such contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHD) Healthcare Policy

Notice Description

The Guinness Partnership (TGP) intends to enter into a Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHD) policy with BUPA LIMITED (BUPA). This service provides healthcare cover for employees at TGP and is a commitment we have made to colleagues to provide healthcare and essential support services. The Guinness Partnership (TGP) intends to award a contract to BUPA LIMITED for the provision of a Mental Health and Wellbeing policy. This service delivers comprehensive healthcare coverage and mental health support for TGP employees. The policy forms a core part of TGP's commitment to employee wellbeing, ensuring access to essential health services. The continuity and scope of cover provided under this policy are critical to maintaining the health and welfare support we have pledged to our workforce.

Procurement Information

TGP intends to directly award a group health MHD insurance policy contract to BUPA . This decision is justified under Schedule 5, Paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023, which allows for direct award where: "(a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works" Rationale: * BUPA is the incumbent provider of the authority's group health insurance scheme. * The MHD policy ensures continuity of care for employees with pre-existing conditions, which would be jeopardised by switching providers. * Transitioning to a new insurer would require re-underwriting or moratorium-based policies, potentially excluding coverage for existing conditions and causing disruption to employee health benefits. * The authority has assessed the market and determined that no alternative provider can offer equivalent continuity and coverage without significant risk to employee welfare. This direct award is made in compliance with Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05281e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031306-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£206,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@guinness.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3AX
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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