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Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for South Downs National Park Authority

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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11 Nov 2025 at 12:07

TenderUpdate

11 Jul 2025 at 11:39

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority has completed the procurement process for a new contract concerning the Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, effective from 1 October 2025. This tender, conducted through an open competition below threshold, culminated in the award to Bolton & District Hospital Saturday Council T/A UK Healthcare. Located in Midhurst, United Kingdom, the contract period extends from 10 November 2025 to 6 October 2028, with potential extension up to 2030. The procurement focused on services within the physical well-being industry, indicative of the main procurement category of benefit services, ensuring the continued provision of employee support benefits.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in providing health and well-being services. Companies specialising in benefit services and comprehensive employee support solutions are well-suited to compete in future renewals or similar tenders. The open procurement method and electronic submission policy reflect a competitive and accessible process, allowing businesses to showcase cost efficiency, innovative service offerings, and sustainable practices, thus enhancing their portfolios and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for South Downs National Park Authority

Notice Description

Since 2017 South Downs National Park Authority has provided as a benefit a health cash plan and employee assistance programme, and we are now tendering for a new contract in order to continue to provide this benefit, effective from 1 October 2025.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The Authority may extend the Contract Period by up to two years from the expiry of the initial term, by notice(s) from the Authority to the Service Provider specifying the revised end date. The extension(s) may be by a single period or successive periods of twelve months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072752-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,456 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 6 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLTON & DISTRICT HOSPITAL SATURDAY COUNCIL T/A UK HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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