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Provision of An Employee Assistance Programme

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme was awarded by NHS Highland. The tender was initiated under extreme urgency conditions without prior publication of a call for competition. The title of the procurement was "Provision of An Employee Assistance Programme" in the health industry category. The location of the buying organisation is Inverness, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited Award procedure due to resourcing issues and time constraints affecting NHSH's ability to conduct a competitive tender. The contract was signed on October 26, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing employee assistance and counselling services to compete for contracts with NHS Highland. The organisation selected a large-scale supplier, HealthHero Solutions Limited, to provide the services. Businesses in the health services industry, particularly those experienced in providing employee assistance programmes, would be well-suited to engage with NHS Highland for potential future contracting opportunities within these services. The award of the contract signals the potential for future collaborations and partnerships in delivering such services to boost employee wellbeing within healthcare settings.

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Notice Title

Provision of An Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The Employee Assistance Programme gives employees at NHS Highland free access to information and counselling services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) gives employees at NHS Highland (NHSH) free access to information and counselling services.. Called off from Crown Commercial Services RM6182 Framework via direct award.

Procurement Information

Due to resourcing issues, the limited timescale for conducting a competitive tender exercise and the difficulty in transferring staff that are receiving counselling or Health and Wellbeing support affects the ability for NHSH to conduct a full competitive tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000711447
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462751
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
£78,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20223 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
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 146370469

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHHERO SOLUTIONS LIMITED (FORMERLY VALIDIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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