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title: "Employee Assistance Programme"
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buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56f54413-f275-41b3-b338-1ef1211180fe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Employee Assistance Programme, initiated by Durham University, is currently at the Award stage, having reached completion on 5th May 2020. This contract, valued at £160,000, involves the provision of external 24/7/365 counselling services under the health services category (CPV: 85100000) and is located in Durham, England. The initial agreement spans two years, starting from 1st June 2020, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The open procurement method was utilised for this tender, which closed on 18th February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those with the capacity to deliver 24/7 support. Given that the suitable providers include SMEs, businesses with expertise in mental health support or employee wellness programmes will find this tender especially relevant. Engaging in a bid for future extensions or related services could also be beneficial for larger firms looking to secure contracts with public sector organisations like Durham University.

## Notice

Provision of external 24/7/365 counselling services to Durham University staff. Additional information: Initial two (2) year agreement with the option to extend for a further two (2) years or return to the marketplace.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fdefbd-c9bc-442d-9930-ae771bed39e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| 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
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 14 May 2020 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fdefbd-c9bc-442d-9930-ae771bed39e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fdefbd-c9bc-442d-9930-ae771bed39e0
  14th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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