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1300 - Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programme and Associated Health and Wellbeing Services

YPO

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

21 Sep 2026 at 14:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Sep 2026 at 16:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

11 May 2026 at 10:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

29 Apr 2026 at 12:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 15:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 15:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, working with the London Borough of Islington, has established a UK-wide public-sector framework for occupational health, employee assistance and associated health and wellbeing services. The scope covers occupational health services; employee assistance programmes; health and wellbeing add-on services; health and wellbeing training; modern employee assistance programmes; flu vaccination programmes; and student assistance programmes for higher education students aged 16 and over. Services may be used by local authorities, education providers, police and fire services, NHS bodies, registered charities, central government departments and other public bodies. The framework is arranged across occupational health, EAP, wellbeing add-ons and training, modern EAP, and student assistance services. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, with delivery throughout the United Kingdom.

This procurement has been awarded through an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The framework runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2034, with open-framework schemes covering two years followed by two three-year periods and reopening points in April 2028 and April 2031. Each listed lot has an estimated maximum value of £264,000,000 including VAT (£220,000,000 excluding VAT); figures are not guaranteed spend. Awards were made on 17 September 2026 to multiple suppliers for occupational health, EAP, health and wellbeing add-on services, wellbeing training, modern EAP and student assistance services. The suppliers include People Asset Management, Health Assured, Medacs Healthcare, Health Partners Group, Spectrum Wellness UK, HealthHero Solutions, Vita Health Group and other specialist providers. Evaluation weighted cost at 25%, quality at 55%, and social value and sustainability at 20%.

The awarded supplier mix shows demand for organisations able to deliver regulated, scalable health and wellbeing services across the public sector, either nationally or through specialist provision. Credible competitors would need capacity for occupational health, employee assistance, counselling, psychological support, coaching, wellbeing training, vaccination or student mental-health services, depending on the service area pursued. Technical credibility includes national standards for training, competence, ethical practice and public protection. SEQOHS accreditation is essential for occupational health services; EAPA accreditation is essential for employee assistance programmes. Depending on the lot, relevant evidence may include BACP, NCPS or Professional Standards Authority accreditation, CQC registration where applicable, and access to appropriately licensed psychologists, counsellors, therapists and coaches through a vetted process. Suppliers should also be able to support quality, social value and sustainability requirements, and a 1% retrospective framework rebate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1300 - Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programme and Associated Health and Wellbeing Services

Notice Description

This notice is to reflect an amendment to Sub lot 3b of Award Notice 2026/S 000-088418, Procurement Identifier ocds-h6vhtk-05e88d whereby the supplier Spectrum Wellness UK Ltd were missed due to an administrative error, YPO are working in partnership with the London Borough of Islington to reprocure the 3rd iteration of their Occupational Health, EAP and Associated Health and Wellbeing Services framework offering a broader reach to the whole public sector through a national framework split into 8 regions procured through the Open Procedure under PA23 offering 2 re-opening periods in years 2 and 5 to encourage a broad mix of suppliers within the market. The Lot structure supports a full end to end wellbeing solution for the Public Sector offering: Occupational Health Services, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP),Health and Wellbeing Related Training Courses, Flu Vaccination Programmes, Modern Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) and Student Assistance Programmes (SAP) for Higher Education 16 years +. The framework offers both the Competitive Selection Process and Award Without Competition as procurement routes to use. Estimated Contract Value PS264,000,000.00 inclusive of VAT for the maximum life of the contract (8 years). All references to values/and or volumes of business are for guidance only and there is no guarantee of any business.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Occupational Health Services - All Public Sector

Options: The framework is being procured as an Open Framework. The first framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028 and will run for a period of 2 years. The first framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2028 with a contract start date of 01/10/2028. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years. The second framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2028 to 30th September 2031 and will run for a period of 3 years. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2030 for year 3. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. The third framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2031 - 30th September 2034 and will run for a period of 3 years. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2033 for year 3.

Lot 2 - Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) - All Public Sector

Options: The framework is being procured as an Open Framework. The first framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028 and will run for a period of 2 years. The first framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2028 with a contract start date of 01/10/2028. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years. The second framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2028 to 30th September 2031 and will run for a period of 3 years. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2030 for year 3. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. The third framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2031 - 30th September 2034 and will run for a period of 3 years. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2033 for year 3.

Lot 4 - Student Assistant Programmes (SAP) - Higher Education 16 Years+

Options: The framework is being procured as an Open Framework. The first framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028 and will run for a period of 2 years. The first framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2028 with a contract start date of 01/10/2028. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years. The second framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2028 to 30th September 2031 and will run for a period of 3 years. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2030 for year 3. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. The third framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2031 - 30th September 2034 and will run for a period of 3 years. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2033 for year 3.

Sub Lot 3a Health and Wellbeing Add on Services

Options: The framework is being procured as an Open Framework. The first framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028 and will run for a period of 2 years. The first framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2028 with a contract start date of 01/10/2028. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years. The second framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2028 to 30th September 2031 and will run for a period of 3 years. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2030 for year 3. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. The third framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2031 - 30th September 2034 and will run for a period of 3 years. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2033 for year 3.

Sub Lot 3b - Health and Wellbeing Related Training

Options: The framework is being procured as an Open Framework. The first framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028 and will run for a period of 2 years. The first framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2028 with a contract start date of 01/10/2028. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years. The second framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2028 to 30th September 2031 and will run for a period of 3 years. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2030 for year 3. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. The third framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2031 - 30th September 2034 and will run for a period of 3 years. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2033 for year 3.

Sub Lot 3c - Modern Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)

Options: The framework is being procured as an Open Framework. The first framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028 and will run for a period of 2 years. The first framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2028 with a contract start date of 01/10/2028. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years. The second framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2028 to 30th September 2031 and will run for a period of 3 years. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2030 for year 3. The second framework scheme will be re-opened in April 2031 with a contract start date of 01/10/2031. The third framework scheme will cover the period from 1st October 2031 - 30th September 2034 and will run for a period of 3 years. Prices will be fixed for the first 2 years of this period and re-established prior to 30th September 2033 for year 3.

Planning Information

YPO are looking to undertake preliminary market engagement with suppliers in this market to understand the key elements of the market and the support a national framework can provide to the Public Sector. The renewal of this solution will be working in collaboration with the London Borough of Islington Council with YPO being the lead on the full procurement. The first stage of the engagement will be conducted through the completion of an RFI, whereby YPO are seeking feedback from suppliers on the previous solution as well as potential new providers to gain further understanding within this market to: expand the scope, review the current Terms and Conditions, understand the relevant pricing models, discuss market conditions and trends, gain an understanding of relative accreditations required as representatives within this market, understand the insurance levels required to support the delivery of specific services covered under this framework, discuss potential routes to market and Social Value requirements within the sector and discuss conditions of participation/membership and mechanisms for call-offs in order to ensure the new iteration is fit-for-purpose for the Public Sector to call off. Please register your interest by contacting us at hrsolutions@ypo.co.uk and we will share a copy of the RFI document for your review and completion by the deadline 9th January 2026 – 5pm. Please ensure the RFI request is made accordingly with the subject heading highlighted below: RFI Request 1300 - Occupational Health, EAP and Associated Health and Wellbeing Services Framework Should YPO require additional information from suppliers following the RFI responses we will arrange for a follow up session remotely via Microsoft Teams at a convenient time for both parties concerned. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO’s Contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023. Please note that any information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. Following the initial PME stage YPO are intending to advertise this opportunity through Find a Tender in spring 2026 with an estimated contract start date of the 1st October 2026. Please note whilst we strive to ensure all timescales are met the advertising date is indicative and can be subject to change without prior notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e88d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089189-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

80100000 - Primary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80561000 - Health training services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

85147000 - Company health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£220,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£484,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
17 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-08-26

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YPO
Additional Buyers

London Borough of Islington

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
32
Supplier Names

People Asset Management Ltd

Health Assured

Medacs Healthcare PLC

Health Partners Group Limited

INNOVATE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GROUP LIMITED

RPS Occupational Health Limited

The MCL Group (Int) Limited

LATUS GROUP (UK) LTD

UK INDEPENDENT MEDICAL SERVICES LIMITED

Vita Health Group

Health 2 Employment (H2E) Ltd

Heales Health Services Ltd.

OHWorks Ltd

TAC Healthcare Group

Cordell Health Limited

Work Stress Management Limited

Spectrum Wellness UK Ltd

CNLR Horizons Limited

Sodexo Motivation Solutions UK Ltd

HEALTHHERO SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Enigma Healthcare Limited

VACCINATION UK LIMITED

Teledoctor Ltd

HEALTH & CARE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

OPTIMA UK INC LTD

VASAVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

Therapy Centre Services

Inclusivitii Limited

WELCOME BRAIN CONSULTING LTD.

Kara Connect Ireland Limited

WORKOUT ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Uwill Inc

Further Information

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