Award

Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

18 Nov 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme" under the industry category of General Public Services. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the relevant contract signed on 12 November 2024. The procurement method was limited, carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, and the procurement took place in Ayr, UKM94 region. The total contract value is £45,000 with the supplier being Vivup, an SME based in Farnham.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employee assistance programmes and related services to see the potential public sector demand for their offerings. SMEs in the mental health support and corporate wellness sectors would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, particularly those that can demonstrate quality service and innovation in their proposals. The process exemplifies how local authorities can open up market opportunities for smaller entities through targeted and efficient procurement methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

Procurement Information

Slice Notice - The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783595
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518564
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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