--- title: "Employee Assistance Programme & Occupational Health Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2be42c2f-e0fb-42d7-b7eb-3ffb3266be1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2be42c2f-e0fb-42d7-b7eb-3ffb3266be1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2be42c2f-e0fb-42d7-b7eb-3ffb3266be1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2be42c2f-e0fb-42d7-b7eb-3ffb3266be1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-18" --- # Employee Assistance Programme & Occupational Health Service Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2be42c2f-e0fb-42d7-b7eb-3ffb3266be1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2be42c2f-e0fb-42d7-b7eb-3ffb3266be1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2be42c2f-e0fb-42d7-b7eb-3ffb3266be1e.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Occupational Health (OH) service to its workforce of approximately 6,733 employees. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with bids due by 8th February 2019. This opportunity falls under the health services industry category, with estimated contract values of £55,000 per year for the EAP and £65,000 per year for the OH service. The initial contract period is set for three years, extendable to five based on performance and mutual agreement. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and employee support services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive EAP and OH solutions. Companies with experience in counselling, mental health assessments, and employee wellbeing would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate the operational benefits of providing both services under a combined bid may enhance their chances of selection, aligning with Portsmouth City Council's interest in efficiency and value for money. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (the Authority) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers to deliver an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and an Occupational Health (OH) service to its staff. Suppliers are invited to submit bids for each service as an individual Lot. Where Suppliers submit bids for both services, the Authority invites Suppliers to submit an optional 'combined bid', highlighting the financial and operational benefits of contracting with one Supplier for both services. While the Authority is interested in appointing one Supplier to provide both services, the Authority is under no obligation to award on a combined basis and reserves the right to award a contract(s) to the most economically advantageous tender(s). The scope of the services will comprise but may not be limited to the following: EAP Service o Immediate, confidential support and advice to be available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year via Freephone telephone number, website and any alternative methods including text or webchat. o Unlimited access to support and advice for employees on a range of issues including debt management, careers guidance and mediation. o Support and advice for managers on management issues. o Provision of counselling or other alternative therapies with appropriate referral processes o Trauma and critical incident support OH Service o OH guidance for referrers around the possible need for referral o Assessments of employees by relevant OH professionals o Access to mental health nurses and assessments o Provision of case reports on each referral outlining the relevant recommendations for the employee and any relevant signposting o Employment health checks for employees under specified roles o Ill health retirement duties and advice o Deferred pension advice The Authority has a workforce of 6,733 employees who provide a wide range of services and are engaged in a diverse range of roles, including technical, professional, manual, craft, administrative and managerial occupations. The value of the EAP contract is estimated to be approximately ?55,000 per year. The value of the OH contract is estimated to be approximately ?65,000 per year. The initial contract period will be for 3 years extendable in increments to be agreed to a maximum of 5 years, subject to performance and agreement of all parties. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers to deliver an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and an Occupational Health (OH) service to its staff. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37c9a90-02b5-40b4-950b-0078ac77fed0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jul 2019 - 17 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85147000 - Company health services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2019 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37c9a90-02b5-40b4-950b-0078ac77fed0 - 18 Jan 2019 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37c9a90-02b5-40b4-950b-0078ac77fed0 - 19 Nov 2018 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37c9a90-02b5-40b4-950b-0078ac77fed0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37c9a90-02b5-40b4-950b-0078ac77fed0 18th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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