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Employee Wellbeing Services

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for "Employee Wellbeing Services," aiming to provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support the health and wellbeing of its staff. This tender falls under the services category and has been classified as a local authority contract. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the submission deadline having previously closed on 26th March 2021. The contract is active as of 2nd September 2021 and was awarded to The MCL Group (int) Limited T/A MCL Medics following a competitive selection process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employee assistance services, mental health support, and related counselling services. Companies that can offer comprehensive 24/7 support options, including confidential advice accessible via multiple platforms, are well-positioned to compete in this tender. Additionally, firms that are experienced in providing community benefit outcomes and can demonstrate their ability to contribute positively to local workforces will be particularly attractive to the Midlothian Council.

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Notice Title

Employee Wellbeing Services

Notice Description

Midlothian Council seeks an EAP service to support the health and wellbeing of its employees.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council seeks an EAP service to support the health and wellbeing of its employees and elected member officials of the Council providing free confidential counselling on work, family and personal issues. Access should be available 24/7 by email, online or phone and should provide short term support, counselling and guidance, if longer term support is necessary guidance and resources on how to access this should be provided by the EAP provider. This will enable employees to remain at work and, for absent employees, help to facilitate a return to work.

Renewal: Option to extend the initial 3 year period (36 months) by a further two periods of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000644706
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428918
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20214 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
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Barbara Foxwell
Contact Email
barbara.foxwell@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MCL GROUP (INT) LIMITED T/A MCL MEDICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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