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YPO Framework 1101 Further Competition - Lot 2 Employee Assistance Programme

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has completed a procurement process for the YPO Framework 1101 Further Competition - Lot 2 Employee Assistance Programme, targeting the company health services sector. This process was conducted under a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the scope of the directive. The contract was awarded to Health Assured Limited, a large enterprise located in Manchester, for services aimed at supporting approximately 5,500 employees, also extending access to other organisations and academies. The procurement, managed within the UKD42 region, saw active completion with the contract being signed on 30th May 2025, after receiving bids valued between £120,000 and £180,000. The procurement stage is now at an award phase, marking the conclusion of a process that involved a weighted award criteria focusing on quality, social value, and price.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health services industry, especially those specialising in employee assistance programmes. Companies that focus on delivering high-quality, competitively priced health services with added social value have a competitive edge. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, given that half of the bids were from SMEs, demonstrating that smaller firms also have a fair chance of competing. With regional authorities like Blackpool Council actively seeking partnerships for comprehensive employee support services, businesses that can provide robust, scalable solutions are well-positioned to expand their market share and establish valuable relationships with public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

YPO Framework 1101 Further Competition - Lot 2 Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The Authority undertook a further competition from the above YPO framework in order to appoint a provider for EAP Services to approximately 5500 employees. The service is also available to other organisations and Acadamies purchasing the Occupational Health Services of the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority undertook a further competition from the YPO framework 1101, Lot 2 in order to appoint a provider for EAP Services to approximately 5500 employees. The service is also available to other organisations and Acadamies purchasing the Occupational Health Services of the Authority.

Procurement Information

The Authority undertook a further competition from YPO Framework 1101 Lot 2 and therefore, did not publish our own Contract Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052bfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029682-2025
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

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sarah Gordon
Contact Email
sarah.gordon@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478373

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

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