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title: "Employee Assistance Programme"
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# Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ccef91b-8dc4-4a04-ab28-b99da4bdfc0d

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## Summary

The Medway Council is seeking tenders for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) under an open procurement method. This process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions open until 29th June 2018. The project is classified under the Health and Social Work Services category and will benefit employees in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The anticipated value of the contract is between £40,000 and £60,000, with the contract itself expected to run from 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employee support services, mental health programmes, and organisational wellbeing strategies. Companies that are well-versed in delivering comprehensive EAP services should consider participating, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide tailored solutions to enhance employee performance and engagement within local government settings.

## Notice

Please apply via https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId36b7feb5-792b-e811-80eb-005056b64545 1.1 The EAP Supplier will be required to develop a comprehensive understanding of the work of Medway Council and Gravesham Borough Council. They will be required to become familiar with the culture of the organisation in order to provide strategic intervention designed to produce organisational benefit specific to Medway Council. It is expected that this will address team and individual performance and help with the development of greater wellbeing and resilience, leading to improved general health and enhanced employee engagement. 1.2 The EAP Supplier will deliver an effective and modern EAP service. The EAP service will be made available to all Medway Council and Gravesham Borough Council employees. However, use of this service is not mandatory and the council does not guarantee volumes. 1.3 The EAP service will provide worksite focused programmes to assist in the identification and resolution of employee concerns which affect, or may affect, performance. This will include a mechanism for providing short-term counselling and other forms of assistance to employees on a systematic and uniform basis, and to recognised standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cea78f7-59f2-480d-a601-79b7aa581fae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cea78f7-59f2-480d-a601-79b7aa581fae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cea78f7-59f2-480d-a601-79b7aa581fae
  19th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId36b7feb5-792b-e811-80eb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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