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Employee Assistance Programme 26/27

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Apr 2026 at 11:05

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17 Mar 2026 at 17:53

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Employee Assistance Programme 26/27 is a recent procurement initiative by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority, aimed at providing counselling and guidance services to employees. With the procurement completed, the contract was awarded on 2nd April 2026 to CNLR Horizons, a London-based SME. The procurement method used was direct, being below the threshold and conducted without competition, reflecting a streamlined approach. The contract's service period begins on 1st April 2026 and extends to 31st March 2027, with the option for a 12-month extension until 2028. The procurement aligns with CPV classification 85312300, focusing on guidance and counselling services, and involves a total gross value of £86,847.66.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs focusing on employee well-being, particularly those specialising in psychological and counselling services. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their market presence within the public sector, establishing themselves as essential partners in providing welfare services. As a contract under central government, it offers stability and a platform for further expansions into similar public sector contracts, providing a reliable revenue stream and potential avenues for collaborative growth with public health authorities.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme 26/27

Notice Description

Employee Assistance Programme 26/27 Assistance for employees - counselling, advice, guidance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030816-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,373 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£72,373 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CNLR HORIZONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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