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Annual Empolyee Assist Programme

EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST

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10 Jun 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the East Cheshire NHS Trust, a public authority located in Macclesfield, presents the "Annual Employee Assist Programme," aimed at providing human resources management consultancy services. This contract was awarded to Health Assured Ltd with the procurement stage officially marked as complete on 10th June 2025. The programme, which offers comprehensive employee assistance, covers a headcount of 2,811 at a rate of £7.22 per person for the period spanning from July 2025 to June 2026. It falls under the services category and used a direct procurement method performed below the threshold without competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the human resources consultancy industry, particularly those specialising in employee assistance programmes. As Health Assured Ltd is positioned as a small to medium-sized enterprise, the contract signifies potential growth and engagement within the public sector, extending the possibility for further renewals incrementally until 2030. Companies matching this size and expertise can find substantial opportunities in similar public procurement processes, facilitating business expansion through alignment with government contracts.

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Notice Title

Annual Empolyee Assist Programme

Notice Description

Annual EAP (Employee Assist Programme) based on headcount 2,811 @ PS7.22 for the period 1/7/25 - 30/6/26.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031201-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,295 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
janet.moore3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 3BL
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Broken Cross and Upton
Westminster Constituency
Macclesfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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