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Employee Assistance Programme

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for an Employee Assistance Programme aimed at supporting the health and well-being of its staff. This tender falls under the Education industry category and pertains to services within the region of Edinburgh (UKM75). The procurement process, which was conducted using an open procedure, is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £500,000, was signed on 15 October 2024, and involves the provision of comprehensive employee support services including face-to-face and virtual counselling, 24/7 helplines, an online platform, and emotional guidance.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies in the healthcare and wellness sectors, particularly those capable of delivering multi-faceted employee support services. Large-scale businesses with experience in providing comprehensive employee assistance solutions, including counselling and helpline services, are well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, MCL Group t/a MCL Medics, exemplifies the kind of established, large-sized firms likely to excel in fulfilling such contracts.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The client, Health and Safety department, is part of the University of Edinburgh who looks for a supplier to deliver Employee Assistance Programme to staff across the University, to ensure employee health and a valued, healthy and efficient workforce in the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Face to face counselling and session-based counselling for employees and members of their immediate family, available both online, virtually or face to face Access to telephone counselling and an advice helpline, as well as online access, which is available 24/7/365 and is available to employees and members of their immediate family. Access to an online platform, whether by website or as an application, for access to the above outlined services. This will include access to fact sheets and self-assessment tools Access to a trauma response helpline on a 24/7/365 basis Access to emotional support and guidance 24/7/365, via telephone and/or online

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782668
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517818
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Steven Glynn
Contact Email
sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCL GROUP T/A MCL MEDICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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