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title: "Employee Assistance Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a0a323f-fb93-4dab-915c-3fe841e9dd05"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2018-03-29"
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# Employee Assistance Services

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a0a323f-fb93-4dab-915c-3fe841e9dd05

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed a tender process for "Employee Assistance Services" in the counselling services sector, with a total contract value of £60,000. This procurement was conducted under the open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 1st February 2018, lasting until 31st January 2021. The service is to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and major cities such as Manchester and London. The tendering process officially closed on 19th December 2017.

This awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employee assistance programmes to expand their client base within the public sector. Smaller enterprises, particularly those adept in counselling services, may find this an advantageous avenue for growth, as the GMC is suited for partnerships with both SMEs and larger firms that can deliver comprehensive support solutions. Competitors within this space should consider leveraging their expertise in face-to-face and telephonic counselling to align with the GMC's requirements for diverse employee assistance options.

## Notice

The GMC are looking to appoint a provider who can run an Employee Assistance scheme including telephone and face to face counselling around a range of areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab6d49f-f444-4472-b2ef-2c69df519316 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXA PPP HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2018 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab6d49f-f444-4472-b2ef-2c69df519316

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab6d49f-f444-4472-b2ef-2c69df519316
  29th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR153490
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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