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title: "Occupational Health Services & Employee Assistance Programme"
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# Occupational Health Services & Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66806154-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Shepway District Council is conducting a tender for the provision of Occupational Health Services and an Employee Assistance Programme. This procurement falls within the health services category and is taking place in Folkestone, England. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st January 2017, lasting for 36 months with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The open procurement method was used, with the tender period concluding on 25th November 2016. The total value of the services is estimated at £80,000, with the minimum value set at £70,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, guidance, counselling services, and employee wellness programmes to expand their offerings. Particularly suitable competitors include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative solutions for workforce management and employee wellbeing. Interested suppliers can access the detailed requirements by logging into the Kent Business Portal to express interest and obtain the necessary documentation.

## Notice

Shepway District Council (the Council) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of occupational health services and employee assistance programme and invites prospective suppliers to submit a quotation to meet the Council's requirements. The Council is seeking to award two contracts: one for Occupational Health services (Lot 1) and one for an Employee Assistance Programme (Lot 2). Both contracts are linked to effective absence management and enhancing health and wellbeing of staff and it is noted that interested parties are likely to bid for both services. The Council may offer one party to provide both services as one contract or two parties providing the occupational health services and employee assistance programme independently, however quotes for each lot will be evaluated separately. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Specifications at APPENDIX Ai and APPENDIX Aii. It should be noted that by submitting a quotation, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. Interested suppliers must log in to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and 'Express Interest' to download the Invitation to Quote documents. The Contracts are anticipated to commence upon 1st January 2017 and will continue for a period of 36 months with a possibility to extend for not more than an additional 24 months unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Interested suppliers must log in to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and 'Express Interest' to download the Invitation to Quote documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75534c7-ad4a-42c1-97d2-ffc57bc6ce6d |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; HEALTH ASSURED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2016 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75534c7-ad4a-42c1-97d2-ffc57bc6ce6d
- 22 Dec 2016 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75534c7-ad4a-42c1-97d2-ffc57bc6ce6d
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43eeb596-5d6b-45d6-9daa-619dd75a3efa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75534c7-ad4a-42c1-97d2-ffc57bc6ce6d
  23rd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43eeb596-5d6b-45d6-9daa-619dd75a3efa
  2nd November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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