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Lot 4 Occupational Health Solutions including EAP

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

13 May 2026 at 13:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 May 2026 at 16:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority in the United Kingdom, is initiating a tender process to establish a framework focusing on Recruitment, Reward, and Retention Solutions. Specifically, Lot 4 is centred around providing Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) to support the workforce's wellbeing. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a pre-market engagement session scheduled to take place before the deadline of 7th June 2026. HealthTrust Europe LLP is facilitating this process under the MSE Framework. This procurement, operating with an open procedure, will cover services across the UK and is part of a larger framework agreement estimated at £145,000,000, with extensions possible until 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, counselling, and employee wellness. Companies that can deliver robust occupational health solutions, including pre-employment assessments, health surveillance, and absence management, will find scope for growth. Additionally, firms offering comprehensive EAPs that provide confidential support and legal and financial advice could capitalize on this opportunity. The tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the potential for flexible service delivery options and the alignment with commercial solutions like fixed fees and volume discounts. The engagement with the NHS Trust offers businesses a platform to enhance their service portfolios while impacting workforce productivity positively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 4 Occupational Health Solutions including EAP

Notice Description

The organisation seeks to procure comprehensive Occupational Health Services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support the physical and mental wellbeing of its workforce. The Occupational Health Services should include pre-employment health assessments, periodic health surveillance, absence management, and advice on workplace health risks. The EAP must provide confidential counselling, support for personal and work-related issues, and access to resources such as financial and legal advice. Both services should be delivered by qualified professionals, adhere to relevant legislation and best practice, and ensure timely, accessible support for all employees. The provider will be expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of the organisation's needs, offer flexible solutions, and report regularly on service usage and outcomes.

Planning Information

We would like to invite you to participate in our pre-market engagement for the upcoming Recruitment, Reward & Retention Solutions framework due to launch at the end of 2026. This initiative aims to connect suppliers with a diverse customer base across the healthcare, public, private, and third sectors The framework will incorporate four independent elements, Recruitment Solutions (including applicant tracking, onboarding, and employee screening), Reward Solutions (employee benefits and car leasing), Retention Solutions (learning & development, managed service, training assessment), and Occupational Health Services & EAP. Sessions will take place in person or virtually. Organisations identified as having expertise in one or more of these areas are invited to join us for our premarket engagement sessions, where we’ll explore market analysis, service provision, commercials, compliance, software, social value, documentation, and support in depth. To submit expressions of interest, please email HealthTrust at thrs@htepg.com, clearly indicating which lot your inquiry pertains to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069603
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043871-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85147000 - Company health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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