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title: "Award of Contract for Provision of Employee Assistance"
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# Award of Contract for Provision of Employee Assistance

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fc7adf6-2ad8-4ad9-aea8-c0eb24b634e2

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## Summary

The Somerset County Council is awarding a contract for the provision of Employee Assistance Services under the NHS Framework for Workforce Wellbeing Services. This tender, identified as DN354459, is in the Award stage and was published on 18th September 2018. The total contract value is £35,000, and the service category falls under guidance and counselling services (CPV code 85312300). The contract period will run from 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2021, with the tender period having ended on 20th August 2018.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and counselling sectors, particularly those that can provide workforce wellbeing and support services. Companies specialised in employee assistance, mental health support, or counselling services would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The successful supplier, CareFirst, is a large-scale supplier, indicating that there may be potential for future collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities in this space as local authorities look to enhance their employee wellbeing offerings.

## Notice

Direct award under NHS Framework for Workforce Wellbeing Services- SS/17/MG/ZOE/9260 for the provision of Employee Assistance Services in Somerset County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc040b6e-6642-4c61-96f6-ae030291a3ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAREFIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2018 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc040b6e-6642-4c61-96f6-ae030291a3ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc040b6e-6642-4c61-96f6-ae030291a3ba
  18th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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