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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST

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24 Dec 2025 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

Barts Health NHS Trust has initiated a procurement process titled "Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)" to provide outsourced Employee Wellbeing Services, classified under Psychiatrist or psychologist services (CPV: 85121270). The procurement falls under the "services" category and is to be delivered in the region of UKI42, specifically London. This contract, valued at approximately £210,000, is in the award stage and was announced as a direct award to the existing provider, CNLR Horizons Limited. The process follows a limited procurement method, with procedures undertaken as a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Key deadlines include a standstill period beginning on the day following this notice's publication, with provider representations required by 9 January 2026. The contract is intended to commence on 1 February 2026, potentially extending for an additional 12 months beyond the initial two-year term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employee wellbeing services, particularly those with expertise in psychological services. As the contract is awarded under PSR, companies focusing on integration, collaboration, and improving access are strongly positioned to contribute to Barts Health NHS Trust's mission to enhance staff wellbeing. Businesses that can demonstrate quality, innovation, and social value while also addressing health inequalities will find this opportunity aligned with their growth strategies. The contract could appeal primarily to SMEs with experience in similar service provisions, especially considering the procurement's emphasis on long-term service sustainability and economic value.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of an outsources Employee Assistance Programme as part of a package or Employee Wellbeing Services provided to Trust staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services to be provided - Employee Assistance Programme

This contract is being awarded to the existing provider following direct award process C

The approximate lifetime value of the contract PS210,000, based on an initial term or two tears with an option to extend for a further 12 month period, commencing on 01/02/2026

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 09/01/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 09/01/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Options: Option to extend the initial term by a further 12 month period

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 09/01/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086047-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Ian Longhurst
Contact Email
ian.longhurst@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI42 Tower Hamlets

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CNLR HORIZONS

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