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title: "Employee Assistance Programme"
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# Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a802813-f5d9-450e-aeba-215431b4a175

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently engaged in the open procurement process for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which serves approximately 4,686 staff and 1,744 postgraduate research students. This initiative aims to provide a professional and confidential helpline along with counselling services to support individuals in maintaining their personal health and well-being. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 8th May 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 9th May 2019 and run until 10th May 2019. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the wellness and counselling sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The successful bidder will have the chance to showcase their expertise in delivering mental health services, which are increasingly vital in today’s workplace environment. With a focus on helping employees and postgraduate students navigate personal challenges, businesses that specialise in confidential support and effective counselling are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is retendering for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for approximately 4686 staff and 1744 post graduate research (PGR) Students. This will be a confidential and professional helpline and advice service with provision of face to face counselling. The aim for the provision of the service is to help employees and post graduate research students cope with challenges or to make positive changes in their life where necessary and to maintain their personal health and well being whilst at work and study.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105720ae-0970-4480-810d-4ce978b3f4e7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 May 2019 - 10 May 2019 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98334000 - Wellness services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2019 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105720ae-0970-4480-810d-4ce978b3f4e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105720ae-0970-4480-810d-4ce978b3f4e7
  10th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28111&B=EXETER
  Documents available to download using the above link.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  Documents available to download using the above link.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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