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title: "Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme"
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# Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06eaed04-e35a-4499-895e-7ee0b0624bdb

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a public procurement process for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme, classified under guidance and counselling services. This open tender was initiated with the aim of sourcing qualified companies capable of providing specialist advice and technical support for the programme. Key contract dates include a contract period starting on 29th October 2020 and ending on 28th October 2021, while the tender submission deadline was on 31st July 2020. The procurement was located in South West England and aimed at service sector providers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in employee wellness and counselling services. Companies that can offer comprehensive support and innovative solutions in mental health and employee assistance would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, enabling them to expand their reach and contribute to the well-being of larger organisations like the University of Exeter.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced companies, who are well placed to provide all the specialist advice and technical support necessary to administer an Employee Assistance Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83540e68-6b36-4e65-8881-6f0f55310e0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2020 - 28 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,137 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECTRUM.LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98334000 - Wellness services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2020 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83540e68-6b36-4e65-8881-6f0f55310e0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83540e68-6b36-4e65-8881-6f0f55310e0f
  12th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33667&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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