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title: "637 - Employee Assistance Programme"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE"
published: "2022-08-08"
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# 637 - Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-615f1ab0-ae05-4b29-831a-2c7d93c7d5e2

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## Summary

The University of Gloucestershire is seeking a supplier for an Employee Assistance Programme, with the initiative classified under "Guidance and counselling services." This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2022 and run until 30th September 2025, subject to annual reviews and potential extensions. The tender, initially published on 30th May 2022, had applications due by 1st July 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold, ideal for attracting a wide range of suppliers in the South West region of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in employee wellness and counselling services to compete for a long-term contract. Businesses that can demonstrate a proven track record in providing guidance and counselling services, along with the capability to meet the key performance indicators set by the University, will be particularly well-suited to respond. The intention for quarterly contract management meetings indicates a collaborative approach, offering further potential for business growth and long-term relationships with the University.

## Notice

The University of Gloucestershire is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide an Employee Assistance Programme available to all staff. It is the intention of the University to award a three-year contract, subject to annual reviews and continued good performance in-line with agreed key performance indicators and service standards. Quarterly contract management meetings will be held to ensure that the service is operating effectively. The University will consider the option to extend this period to four or five years by agreement. Either party can terminate this contract by giving six months' notice in writing. A detailed specification for the service is set out in Appendix A of the online tender pack. Please note, however, that this may be subject to future development and change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfeee036-c302-4289-8edc-7c8733f54b2d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,662 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 2RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SME HCI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2022 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfeee036-c302-4289-8edc-7c8733f54b2d
- 30 May 2022 at 07:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967166a1-3544-42da-b7b5-b5da5b41324b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfeee036-c302-4289-8edc-7c8733f54b2d
  8th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967166a1-3544-42da-b7b5-b5da5b41324b
  30th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/glos/aspx/ProjectManage/75
  Further information and downloadable tender pack.

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