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title: "Research Councils, Innovate UK and UK SBS Employee Assistance Programme"
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# Research Councils, Innovate UK and UK SBS Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-303fffc3-20a7-47d2-983a-e6fd267f9e5c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation for the "Research Councils, Innovate UK and UK SBS Employee Assistance Programme." This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services. The contract is currently in the award stage, with the award date published on 15 January 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1 February 2018 and will conclude on 31 January 2021, with a total contract value of £66,489.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the counselling and welfare services sector, particularly those providing employee assistance programmes. Companies that specialise in guidance and counselling services or offer comprehensive welfare solutions would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts within this framework, especially those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering tailored support to public sector employees across various locations, including the UK and overseas.

## Notice

The Medical Research Council (MRC), The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Innovate UK and UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) require a provision of an Employee Assistance Programme for all employees. Although predominately located within the UK, there are a number of satellite units based overseas. The supplier shall supply an Employee Assistance Programme to the parties named for their employees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b09a53b-c748-42c2-a864-2c3d4ac9a951 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,489 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH ASSURED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2018 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b09a53b-c748-42c2-a864-2c3d4ac9a951

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b09a53b-c748-42c2-a864-2c3d4ac9a951
  15th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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