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title: "Employee Assistance Programme"
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# Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-343e79a0-1155-4277-be8a-9fec58620476

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Employee Assistance Programme" has been completed by The Open University, based in Milton Keynes, England. This tender is for the provision of health services under the LUPC Occupational Health Services framework, focusing on Lot 2. The query was addressed using a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £283,500, commenced on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2028. Health Assured Limited has been appointed as the supplier. Key industry players in the health services sector should note the opportunities presented by framework agreements like this one, particularly since SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable participants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses, particularly those within the health services sector and similar markets. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in such framework agreements, companies can secure long-term contracts and establish strong client relationships with major institutions like The Open University. Engaging in this kind of procurement process allows businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially become repeat suppliers, fostering business expansion and increased market presence.

## Notice

Call-off contract for Employee Assistance Programme services under LUPC Occupational Health Services framework (PFB5072 LU), Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b84b53e-d771-441a-b498-fc3c590173ed |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £283,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £283,500 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| 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

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b84b53e-d771-441a-b498-fc3c590173ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b84b53e-d771-441a-b498-fc3c590173ed
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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