--- title: "Employee Assistance Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-252efd02-f4c8-49d5-8c35-316ec0f6cfcd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-252efd02-f4c8-49d5-8c35-316ec0f6cfcd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-252efd02-f4c8-49d5-8c35-316ec0f6cfcd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-252efd02-f4c8-49d5-8c35-316ec0f6cfcd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2021-08-20" --- # Employee Assistance Programme Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-252efd02-f4c8-49d5-8c35-316ec0f6cfcd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-252efd02-f4c8-49d5-8c35-316ec0f6cfcd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-252efd02-f4c8-49d5-8c35-316ec0f6cfcd.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is initiating a tender for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), aimed at enhancing staff wellbeing across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the contract scheduled to begin on 4th January 2022 and conclude on 3rd January 2025. Interested suppliers can participate in virtual supplier meetings taking place on the 6th, 7th, and 8th of September 2021, which will provide an opportunity to present their services and engage in a Q&A session. The total budget allocated for this initiative is £25,000 for the 2022/2023 financial year. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in guidance, counselling, and wellness services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers that offer innovative and flexible EAP solutions will be well-positioned to meet the GMC's requirements for a high-quality, confidential service that addresses the diverse needs of its staff. Engaging in this procurement could be a valuable step for businesses looking to expand in the public sector, especially those committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace. ## Notice The GMC is looking for an organisation to provide us with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for all our staff. We are committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do as a regulator and employer. We would like to find an organisation that can provide an expert and flexible approach whilst delivering a high-quality service that meets the growing diverse need of the GMC. We are looking for a confidential, professional and independent providers that will enable us to help staff member with personal or workplace issues that may be impacting their performance, wellbeing, mental or physical health. We are holding supplier meetings on 6th, 7th and 8th September 2021. Suppliers will have the opportunity to provide a short virtual presentation on the EAP they can provide and how this could benefit the GMC. There will also be chance for question and answer. Each meeting will last a total of 30-minutes. To book a time slot please email procurement@gmc-uk.org. We have limited spaces available and will operate on a first come first served basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c196d063-4c28-4055-99ae-874d098e38c5 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 3AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 98334000 - Wellness services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2021 at 16:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c196d063-4c28-4055-99ae-874d098e38c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c196d063-4c28-4055-99ae-874d098e38c5 20th August 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG162601 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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