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title: "Employee Assistance programme"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTHERN HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Employee Assistance programme

Buyer: SOUTHERN HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a1fca46-dd86-4506-b180-259ae0ba4050

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to establish a combined Employee Assistance Programme for various NHS Trusts including University Hospitals Southampton and Isle of Wight NHS Trust. This initiative falls under the category of Guidance and counselling services and is located in the South East of England. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated to be released on 24th March 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 28th April 2017 and run until 27th March 2020, with a total estimated value of £115,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in employee assistance and mental health support services, particularly those focusing on guidance and counselling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, helping to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity within the collaborating Trusts. The need for services that promote a positive work-life balance and address workplace challenges indicates a growing demand for innovative solutions in this sector.

## Notice

University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Solent NHS Trust ("The collaborating Trusts") are joining resources to provide a combined Employee Assistance programme as part of their broader staff health and well-being strategies. An Employee Assistance Programme will provide care and support for all employees of the collaborating Trusts by helping to achieve the following: - Promotion of positive mental health and supporting employees in achieving a work-life balance. - Illustrate a duty of care for all employees. - Minimise the risk of litigation for the collaborating Trusts. - Provide a confidential and free service for employees (& dependants)who may feel unable to turn elsewhere. - Improve the productivity and efficiency through improving the employee's wellbeing, ultimately reducing staff absenteeism and turnover rates. - Demonstrate and evidence how the programme is tackling the issues of harassment and bullying in the workplace. - Supporting staff and / or teams in challenging periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fec7c27-4e97-4446-a972-45cc858a9927 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2017 - 27 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO40 2RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2017 at 11:38 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fec7c27-4e97-4446-a972-45cc858a9927

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fec7c27-4e97-4446-a972-45cc858a9927
  20th March 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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