Award

Employee Assistance Programme

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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03 Jun 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University has recently completed the procurement process for an Employee Assistance Programme, classified under personnel and payroll services within the broader category of services. The process reached the award stage on 3rd June 2026, resulting in an active contract awarded to People Asset Management Ltd. Located in Leicester, the university conducted a further competition under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Consortium (ESPO) framework, specifically in Lot 2 for Employee Assistance Programmes. This award followed a procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition, making it a limited procurement method. The total contract value is £48,000, and it is expected to contribute significantly to the university's strategy and wellbeing initiatives.

This procurement offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in providing personnel and payroll services, especially within the realm of employee assistance programmes. Businesses that provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions in occupational health services could benefit greatly. The procurement approach, using a framework agreement, provides an opportunity for capable businesses to collaborate with educational institutions like De Montfort University, enhancing their client base and industry reputation. This contract represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers who wish to cater to organisations prioritising employee wellbeing and support services.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a core component of our wellbeing support for employees and a significant investment within our strategy. A high-quality, reliable EAP enables timely support for employees when they are struggling, while also underpinning our preventative approach to wellbeing and the management of workplace stress. As such, it is essential to progressing the 'delivering an engaging experience' pillar of our Empowering People Strategy. The purpose of the tender exercise is to review our existing EAP provision to ensure that we continue to have a cost-effective, high-quality EAP. The procurement will be undertaken by means of Further Competition under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Consortium (ESPO) framework Occupational Health Services; framework reference 985B_23. This further competition is being carried under Lot 2 Employee Assistance Programme, and all suppliers on this Lot are invited to submit a proposal. (For information, the procurement follows on from a Market Engagement exercise carried out by the University, ref.2025/S 000-074168)

Procurement Information

This contract is awarded following a compliant Further Competition using ESPO framework ref.985-23 "Occupational Health Services" - see Contract Award Notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022471-2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052402-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

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