Tender

The Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), UoB

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), under the "Human resources management consultancy services" industry category. This open competition procurement process, with a gross value of £33,000, is located in the UKH2 region of the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the enquiry period closing on 10th September 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 12th September 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 31st January 2028. The tender provides an opportunity for consultancy service providers specialising in employee support services to engage in a public undertaking managed by a reputable educational institution.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that provide human resources management consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on employee assistance programmes. With price holding a 60% weight and quality 40% in the award criteria, businesses with competitive pricing strategies and proven quality services will have an advantage. Companies with strong capabilities in delivering comprehensive employee support can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base in the public sector and enhance their portfolio by partnering with a well-regarded university. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of companies to participate, fostering business growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), UoB

Notice Description

The Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), University of Bedfordshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053844-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£27,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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