This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2018 at 00:00

Tender

25 Jun 2018 at 01:00

Planning

16 May 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is leading a collaborative procurement process for the "01605 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Welfare Services to Scottish Central Government". This initiative, categorized under public order and safety services, aims to provide support through confidential advisory services and welfare interventions for roughly 34,000 employees across about 40 collaborating public bodies in Scotland. The procurement method is open, with the tender period set to close on 30th July 2018 at 14:00. The award decision is anticipated shortly after the bid opening scheduled for the same day, taking place at the Scottish Prison Service Headquarters in Edinburgh.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in employee assistance and welfare services, particularly those offering telephone counselling, face-to-face counselling sessions, and various advisory services. Companies with a solid background in human resources, mental health support, and crisis intervention would be especially well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the collaborative nature of the procurement indicates a broad market for these services within the Scottish public sector, enabling successful bidders to expand their business reach significantly.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

01605 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Welfare Services to Scottish Central Government

Notice Description

SPS are leading a collaborative procurement on behalf of a range of Scottish public bodies (circa 40 Collaborative Partners with an employee headcount circa 34,000) to secure a provider of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The Services are intended to provide support to employees by providing access to confidential advisory and supportive interventions to deal with any personal/work related problems. Services required include: telephone counselling, information services, advice for carers, service's to management staff, face to face counselling sessions, and referral procedures. Additionally there is a requirement to provide Welfare Services to a number of the Collaborative Partners. The Welfare Service shall comprise of: crisis intervention, welfare services (including home visits) and advocacy (facilitating meetings on behalf of individuals both a support mechanism for staff and a management reporting function for Human Resource Business Partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A bidders Forum has been scheduled to take place on Tuesday 10th July 2018 at 10:30am. The forum shall take place at: Scottish Prison Service College, Newlands Road, Brightons, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, FK2 0DE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000543052
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339728
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2018Expired
Award Date
31 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Prison Service
Additional Buyers

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OH Assist

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319369
    01605 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Welfare Services to Scottish Central Government - SPS are leading a collaborative procurement on behalf of a range of Scottish public bodies (circa 40 Collaborative Partners with an employee headcount circa 34,000) to secure a provider of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The Services are intended to provide support to employees by providing access to confidential advisory and supportive interventions to deal with any personal/work related problems. Services required include: telephone counselling, information services, advice for carers, service's to management staff, face to face counselling sessions, and referral procedures. Additionally there is a requirement to provide Welfare Services to a number of the Collaborative Partners. The Welfare Service shall comprise of: crisis intervention, welfare services (including home visits) and advocacy (facilitating meetings on behalf of individuals both a support mechanism for staff and a management reporting function for Human Resource Business Partners.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323282
    01605 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Welfare Services to Scottish Central Government - SPS are leading a collaborative procurement on behalf of a range of Scottish public bodies (circa 40 Collaborative Partners with an employee headcount circa 34,000) to secure a provider of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The Services are intended to provide support to employees by providing access to confidential advisory and supportive interventions to deal with any personal/work related problems. Services required include: telephone counselling, information services, advice for carers, service's to management staff, face to face counselling sessions, and referral procedures. Additionally there is a requirement to provide Welfare Services to a number of the Collaborative Partners. The Welfare Service shall comprise of: crisis intervention, welfare services (including home visits) and advocacy (facilitating meetings on behalf of individuals both a support mechanism for staff and a management reporting function for Human Resource Business Partners.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339728
    01605 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Welfare Services to Scottish Central Government - SPS are leading a collaborative procurement on behalf of a range of Scottish public bodies (circa 40 Collaborative Partners with an employee headcount circa 34,000) to secure a provider of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The Services are intended to provide support to employees by providing access to confidential advisory and supportive interventions to deal with any personal/work related problems. Services required include: telephone counselling, information services, advice for carers, service's to management staff, face to face counselling sessions, and referral procedures. Additionally there is a requirement to provide Welfare Services to a number of the Collaborative Partners. The Welfare Service shall comprise of: crisis intervention, welfare services (including home visits) and advocacy (facilitating meetings on behalf of individuals both a support mechanism for staff and a management reporting function for Human Resource Business Partners.

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