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title: "Employee Assistance Programme"
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# Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: NORFOLK CONSTABULARY AND SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY PROCUREMENT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ecc8bff-2189-46c4-9724-a2a73cf777d7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Employee Assistance Programme" was initiated by the Norfolk Constabulary and Suffolk Constabulary Procurement Unit, aiming to provide essential counselling and welfare assistance services for staff and their families. This contract falls under the "Guidance and counselling services" category, with a contract value of £200,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and key dates included the tender period ending on 9th February 2017, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2017 and running until 31st March 2020. The delivery locations specified are in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services and counselling, particularly those that can offer innovative support solutions to reduce absenteeism associated with psychological issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement includes provisions for their participation, potentially allowing them to enhance their market presence and contribute positively to community well-being.

## Notice

We are seeking bids for the provision of an Employee Assistance service to provide rapid access to Counselling, welfare assistance and support to Staff and their Families. Psychological absence is one of the Forces largest areas for absence, and therefore requires both a proactive and reactive approach to supporting staff and their families with mental health issues including stress and pressure, both at work and in their personal life whilst reducing short term and long term absenteeism.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021e6b95-cbcf-4b4b-980d-6a46c210cad1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,452 |
| 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 | NORFOLK CONSTABULARY AND SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY PROCUREMENT UNIT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE VALIDIUM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2017 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021e6b95-cbcf-4b4b-980d-6a46c210cad1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021e6b95-cbcf-4b4b-980d-6a46c210cad1
  28th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18465&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

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