Planning

Employee Health and Support Services MW

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 10:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Wolverhampton City Council is currently in the planning stage and involves seeking suppliers for a multi-lot contract titled "Employee Health and Support Services MW." This tender focuses on services such as Employee Assistance Programmes, Occupational Health, and Physiotherapy. It covers a wide range of health and wellbeing support including 24/7 counselling, clinical assessments, and physiotherapy treatments, with services delivered both online and face-to-face in Wolverhampton. The planning includes pre-market engagement, with a deadline for supplier response by 24th November 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and end on 30th June 2031. The procurement is classified under the services category, particularly focusing on physiotherapy, company health, and counselling services.

This tender offers growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide health-related services. Businesses specialising in employee wellbeing, mental health support, and occupational health services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The multi-lot nature of this tender allows firms with niche expertise or comprehensive service offerings to contribute innovative solutions that promote employee wellness, thereby fostering long-term relationships with local government entities like Wolverhampton City Council. The accessibility and scope of the services required create a robust platform for business expansion in the health and wellbeing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Health and Support Services MW

Notice Description

The City of Wolverhampton Council is exploring suppliers for a multi-lot contract covering Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health (OH), and Physiotherapy services. The aim is to support employee health and wellbeing through 24/7 counselling, clinical assessments, health surveillance, and physiotherapy treatments. Services must include face-to-face, online, and telephone options, management reporting, and accessible premises within Wolverhampton

Planning Information

Pre market engagement published via the ProActis Portal, this can be found on the following link: www.wolverhamptontenders.com. Suppliers who would like to participate should complete the questionnaire found within the relevant link and upload as a response to the question found within the "Market Warming" section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e027
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073428-2025
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

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

85147000 - Company health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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