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Employee Assistance Programme

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 May 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process being summarised is for the "Employee Assistance Programme" by the WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, a public authority within the NHS framework. This initiative fits within the services industry category, specifically offering guidance and counselling services, as identified by CPV code 85312300. The contract was awarded to Health Assured Limited, headquartered in Manchester, and spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract, titled "EAP - YPO Framework 1101," commenced on 9th April 2026, with an expected end date of 31st March 2029, and potential extensions up to 2031. This was conducted under a below-threshold, unknown procurement method with a gross contract value of £150,292.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the sector by providing a chance to engage in providing essential employee assistance services across multiple UK regions. Companies already established in delivering counselling and employee wellbeing support services stand to benefit greatly, especially those capable of scaling and adapting services to meet NHS standards and needs. The procuring body’s broad geographic reach may necessitate partnerships or expansions for small or medium enterprises considering tendering for similar contracts in the future. With renewal options included, successful businesses can anticipate sustained partnerships and potential growth through extended contracts.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Employee Assistance Programme Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069507
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042667-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,244 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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