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title: "Employee Assistance Programme provision for APHA"
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# Employee Assistance Programme provision for APHA

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68b2df74-5415-4491-b3c6-0852b39d837f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking proposals for the "Employee Assistance Programme provision for APHA". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified under counselling services (CPV code: 85312320). The tender period concluded on 1st February 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 1st March 2021 and extend through to 31st December 2021. This selective procurement method involves a call-off from an existing framework agreement and has an award value of £11,475 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and employee assistance programmes, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer innovative employee support services, prioritising mental health and wellbeing, would be well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on providing comprehensive support to employees, businesses with proven experience in these areas are encouraged to engage with the procurement process through the E-tendering system managed by Bravo Solutions.

## Notice

Employee Assistance provision for APHA Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9b01ce-9908-414e-8851-da154f485f48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,475 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,475 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9b01ce-9908-414e-8851-da154f485f48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9b01ce-9908-414e-8851-da154f485f48
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65beadd6-d277-4920-81c6-f35c1ccb3f21
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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