Tender

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 17:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is seeking a supplier for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), targeting the needs of the Council and its affiliated schools. This tender, identified as EPRO1000374, is currently in the tender stage. The process follows an open procurement method under the "Below threshold - open competition" category with a primary focus on services related to office-support and health services. The tender is open to submissions until 12:00 PM on 16th January 2026. The project is valued at £140,000 with a gross amount of £168,000, and it is designed to be delivered within the region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in office-support and health-related services, particularly those able to provide comprehensive employee support systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria are inclusive of these organisational types. As the award criteria emphasise cost-effectiveness, quality, and social value, businesses capable of balancing these elements may find a competitive edge. The contract period begins on 1st April 2026 and could be extended by up to two additional years, dependent upon performance, adding potential long-term growth prospects for the successful bidder.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Notice Description

Somerset Council seeks a single supplier to deliver Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for Somerset Council and affiliated schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are options to extend the Initial Term by two further periods of twelve months. The decision to exercise the extension options will be at the sole discretion of the Authority, dependent upon, amongst other matters, Supplier performance during the Term of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086020-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79500000 - Office-support services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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