Tender

WMP0915 - Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 11:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is inviting tenders for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme as per the tender documents. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically aimed at counselling services, and is being conducted through a selective procurement method known as the Competitive flexible procedure. The tender process is currently active, with an expression of interest deadline set for 10th February 2026, and plans to award the contract by 28th April 2026. The contract, valued in terms defined within the tender, is scheduled to begin on 1st June 2026 and is expected to last until 31st May 2028, with potential renewals extending up to 2030. The procurement is designed as a competitive selection and tender process, allowing electronic submissions via the specified submission platform.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling and employee welfare services to expand their footprint within the public sector. Suitable candidates should demonstrate capabilities in delivering high-quality services while meeting criteria related to cost, quality, and social value. The contract's scope, including potential renewals, offers extended engagement opportunities for businesses looking to establish or grow their presence in the West Midlands area. Organisations with experience in similar projects within the public authority - sub-central government sector are particularly well placed to compete for this tender, given the specific nature of the services required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMP0915 - Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme, as detailed in the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: For 2 periods of 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060468
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002559-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - 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 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westmidlands.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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