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title: "Employee Assistance Programme - AWARD"
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# Employee Assistance Programme - AWARD

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29673d92-f7c4-4dd2-9de9-56e9dcabed60

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns an award made by Lancaster University for the delivery of an Employee Assistance Programme. This service falls under the health services sector and is part of a contract with a total value of £54,188, which has a duration of two years, with the option to extend for an additional two years based on satisfactory performance. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2017 and conclude on 31st October 2019. The tender was awarded on 1st September 2017 after an open procurement method, and the service will be accessible to approximately 3,100 staff members, both in the UK and abroad.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, especially those specialising in Employee Assistance Programme services. Companies with a proven track record in providing similar services, particularly those experienced in the higher education sector, are likely to be well-suited to compete. The flexibility of the contract, along with its accessibility to a diverse range of employees, further opens avenues for expansion and collaboration in delivering effective workplace support services.

## Notice

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the delivery of an Employee Assistance Programme. The term of the contract will be 2 years, with an option to extend the contract for up to a further two years and subject to satisfactory performance. Bids are invited from providers with an excellent track record of providing this service in the HE Sector. Lancaster University requires an effective and modern Employee Assistance Programme [EAP] Service both within the UK and for University staff working overseas. The EAP service will be made available to 3100 staff on a contract of employment [full and part time]. Use of the service will not be mandatory and Lancaster University does not guarantee volumes. The EAP service that Lancaster University requires is as defined by the Employee Assistance Programme Association:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec3e1d9-1cb4-4238-a73d-ea58a7cc8634 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,188 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIGHT CORECARE LIMITED TRADING AS RIGHT MANAGEMENT WORKPLACE WEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2017 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec3e1d9-1cb4-4238-a73d-ea58a7cc8634

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec3e1d9-1cb4-4238-a73d-ea58a7cc8634
  1st September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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