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Provision of Employee Assistance Programme

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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30 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme at the University of Strathclyde has reached the award stage. This contract involves the University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, which acts as the buying organisation. The procurement, identified by the Tender ID UOS-35633-2025, falls under the education industry category and is facilitated through an open procedure. The programme seeks to provide confidential information, advice services, assessments, and counselling for all University employees. The contract was signed on 1st April 2025, with Optima Health UK Ltd, a large supplier based in Sheffield, being awarded the contract. The total value of the contract is £100,000, and the services will be delivered within the region UKM82, Glasgow.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses offering specialised employee support services to engage in collaborations within the education sector. The open procurement method used by the University of Strathclyde encourages wide participation and transparency, making it an attractive opportunity for large-scale businesses with the capacity to manage comprehensive employee assistance programmes. The service demands include immediate and confidential support capabilities, making it particularly suitable for firms that provide robust mental health and counselling services. As the procurement was completed with only one bid received, there is potential for future providers in this segment to compete and engage in upcoming opportunities with similar scopes and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The University requires an external supplier to provide an Employee Assistance Programme that provides confidential and immediate access to information and advice services, assessment and, where relevant, counselling services for all employees

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires an external supplier to provide an Employee Assistance Programme that provides confidential and immediate access to information and advice services, assessment and, where relevant, counselling services for all employees

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797361
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529262
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months 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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Mrs Laura A Shaw
Contact Email
laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMA HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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