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Award

25 Jun 2026 at 15:20

Award

11 May 2026 at 08:34

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands awarded a contract for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme, with People Asset Management Limited selected as the supplier. This procurement, under the competitive flexible procedure method, was part of the selective process for delivering counselling services, classified under CPV code 85312320. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and extends until 31st May 2028, with potential renewal options stretching up to 2030. Located in Birmingham, the buying organisation represents a sub-central government public authority. The total contract value is £163,611, and the procurement process has successfully entered the contract stage as of 25th June 2026. The main objectives of this procurement are grounded in the provision of effective employee assistance services, highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing support.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employee counselling services seeking to expand their reach in the public sector. With the contract focussing on key service aspects such as response time and customer satisfaction, businesses with robust service delivery and management capabilities are well-suited to leverage such contracts. The scope for potential extensions offers additional avenues for sustained business growth, particularly for firms experienced in managing comprehensive support programmes within regulated standards. Given the competitive nature of the flexible procedure employed by the West Midlands authority, organisations that can demonstrate superior quality, efficiency, and value-for-money in their service offerings will find opportunities in similar future procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060468
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059947-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£163,611 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£163,611 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

People Asset Management Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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