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title: "Lot1_Occupational Health Lot2_ Employee Assistance Programme"
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# Lot1_Occupational Health Lot2_ Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: SUNDERLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26fd1710-fde3-4929-bf2a-f878021524db

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## Summary

Sunderland College is seeking to procure services for the provision of Occupational Health and an Employee Assistance Programme, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This process is categorized under guidance and counselling services, with additional classifications for company health services and counselling services. The tender, published on 21st February 2025, is open to submissions until 12:00 PM on 7th March 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2028. The services are to be delivered in various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold, aiming to attract Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health and employee assistance services. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to apply as the procurement has been structured to support smaller enterprises. Bidders can opt to tender for one or both of the services (Lots), allowing flexible participation. The open procedure ensures a competitive atmosphere, providing a fair chance for qualified businesses to win the contract and expand their service offerings across the specified regions. Enterprises adept in healthcare, counselling, and employee well-being services stand to benefit significantly from this tender opportunity provided by Sunderland College.

## Notice

The College have a requirement to contract for the provision of Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme. The college wishes to request tenders from providers in the fields identified below: o Lot 1_Occupational Health o Lot 2_Employee Assistance Programme The provision has been split into Lots to support Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Tenderers must identify in their response which Lot they are tendering for. Tenderers can apply for 1 or both Lots. Additional information: Tender responses and all associated documentation must be submitted electronically via the NESSP e-tendering system located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp Tenders must not be returned by any other means. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e96a5f5-33b8-40ae-9493-b2829cae6617 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | TYNE AND WEAR |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Barnes |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85147000 - Company health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e96a5f5-33b8-40ae-9493-b2829cae6617

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e96a5f5-33b8-40ae-9493-b2829cae6617
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp

## Provenance

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