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1300 - Occupational Health, EAP and Associated Health and Wellbeing Services Framework

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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11 May 2026 at 10:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
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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

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, in collaboration with the London Borough of Islington Council, is actively in the tender stage for the procurement of the "Occupational Health, EAP and Associated Health and Wellbeing Services Framework." This national framework is aimed at servicing multiple regions across the public sector in the United Kingdom, focusing on occupational health, employee assistance programmes, health and wellbeing training, and associated services. This procurement is being executed via an open procedure, with submissions due by 22nd May 2026. The contract commencement is expected on 1st October 2026, running until 2034. The framework amounts up to £264 million, highlighting its significant impact and opportunity scope within the public services sector.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses delivering health services, administrative healthcare, and counselling, among others, categorized under CPV codes like 85100000 and 75122000. The structure of the framework is designed to attract a wide array of suppliers, including SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring diverse participation. Businesses specializing in occupational health services, modern employee assistance programmes, and health and wellbeing training are particularly well-positioned to benefit. The procurement process allows for competitive selection or award without competition, catering to both established businesses and new market entrants aiming for significant engagement in public procurement contracts across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1300 - Occupational Health, EAP and Associated Health and Wellbeing Services Framework

Notice Description

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. YPO are the lead public sector buying organisation for this procurement, we manage an array of frameworks for a variety of services and products. Public sector organisations utilise our frameworks as a compliant route to market to award contracts which meet their requirements. The framework is designed to meet the needs of YPO and Other Contracting Authorities by establishing an agreement where the end customer will place the order with the Supplier and the Supplier delivers services direct to the end customer. Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any services that can be supplied by the successful tenderer(s) over the life of the framework within the scope of the lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Occupational Health Services - All Public Sector

For the provision of Occupational Services to all Public Sector establishments. Please view the specification within Appendix 10 for full details of the requirements.

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

For the provision of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) for all Public Sector establishments. Please view the specification within Appendix 11 for full details of the requirements.

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+

For the provision of Student Assistance Programmes (SAP) in Mental Health and Wellbeing for the Education Sector - Higher Education 16 Years + Please view the specification within Appendix 15 for full details of the requirements.

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

For the provision of Health and Wellbeing Add On Services for all Public Sector establishments covering Flu Vaccinations. Please view the specification within Appendix 12 for full details of the requirements.

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

For the provision of Health and Wellbeing Training for all Public Sector establishments. This will include Menopause and Menstrual Health Training, Suicide Awareness Training, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training, Financial Wellbeing Training and Neurodiversity Awareness and Inclusive Workplace Training (e.g. unconscious bias, cultural awareness, LGBT+, inclusive leadership, etc). Please view the specification within Appendix 13 for full details of the requirements.

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)

For the provision of Modern Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) for all Public Sector establishments. Please view the specification within Appendix 14 for full details of the requirements.

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/042842-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-08-26

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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