Planning

Employee Assistance Programme

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE

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Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is engaging in a public procurement process focusing on the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) within the Occupational and Health and Wellbeing department of Derbyshire Constabulary. This service aims to support employees with various personal and professional challenges that could impact their work performance and mental health. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 3rd September 2025. Key dates include the engagement milestone due by 26th September 2025 and a future communication notice expected by 10th October 2025. The tender is classified under health services, specifically miscellaneous health services, with the project planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and complete by 31st March 2027, with possible extensions up to 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health services and capable of providing comprehensive programmes addressing mental health, employment challenges, and wellbeing. It offers a mutually beneficial contract for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the contract's suitability for these types of organisations. The procurement adheres to the requirements set by the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a fair and compliant process. Successful bidders will contribute not only to the wellbeing of the workforce but also position themselves strategically in the public sector market, enhancing their reputation and expanding their business network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Derbyshire Constabulary is currently looking into the available options for our Employee Assistance Programme. This contract will fall under our Occupational and Health and Wellbeing department. Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) are employee benefit programmes that offer employees a safe space to discuss any of their personal or professional challenges that may negatively impact their work performance and mental health. EAPs provide a free, independent, and confidential service for employees and their immediate families that includes, short-term counselling, legal advice, and financial guidance. Derbyshire Constabulary are now assessing available options so that a business case can be created to move the procurement forwards. To inform the business case, we are reaching out with this Request for Information [RFI] to the market to carry out a full review of existing EAP providers. If the business case is approved, a compliant procurement route will be taken in line with the Procurement Act 2023.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97744&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053630-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous 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
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE
Contact Name
Aimee Briddon
Contact Email
aimee.briddon@derbyshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7542226577

Buyer Location

Locality
RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE
Postcode
DE5 3RS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Amber Valley
Electoral Ward
Ripley
Westminster Constituency
Amber Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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