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Employee Assistance Programme

NHS HIGHLAND

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03 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland has awarded a contract for an "Employee Assistance Programme" under the health services industry category. The contract, identified as HH017-24-YPO, was signed on 29th January 2025 and is valued at £90,000. The awarded supplier is Health Assured Limited. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure and encompasses services including health and wellbeing support, counselling, debt and money management advice, legal advice, and management support, available to NHS Highland staff in Inverness, UKM6 region, 24/7 throughout the year. The procurement stage is complete, and the award has been finalised.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing comprehensive employee assistance services. Companies with expertise in health solutions, legal counselling, financial advisory, and holistic employee support systems are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The successful awarding of this contract showcases the potential for substantial business growth by partnering with public sector organisations like NHS Highland, particularly for established firms capable of delivering integrated, round-the-clock service solutions. Health Assured Limited’s successful bid highlights the demand for accessible and multifaceted employee support programmes within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service that employees can access.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service that employees can access. The service shall be available to all staff 24/7 365 days a year. This includes the following specific services: health and wellbeing support, counselling, debt and money management advice, legal advice and management support. The service would be accessible both online and by telephone.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789280
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523059
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 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
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463704000

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

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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