--- title: "Provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6fae1bbb-c289-45bf-88f5-7a1f7f514c62" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fae1bbb-c289-45bf-88f5-7a1f7f514c62" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fae1bbb-c289-45bf-88f5-7a1f7f514c62.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fae1bbb-c289-45bf-88f5-7a1f7f514c62.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-04" --- # Provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fae1bbb-c289-45bf-88f5-7a1f7f514c62 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fae1bbb-c289-45bf-88f5-7a1f7f514c62) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fae1bbb-c289-45bf-88f5-7a1f7f514c62.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services" to SME HCI Ltd, trading as Vivup. This contract falls under the industry category of Health and Safety Services, with additional classifications including Physical Well-being Services and Health Training Services, among others. The procurement process used was an open procedure. The contract's duration is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2026, and the value of the contract is £129,370. Key deadlines included the tender submission deadline of 5th January 2024. The project will be administered through Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system, 'in-tend', and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Birmingham City Council's main contact for this procurement is Nicholas Cammack. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and wellness services, consultancy, and administrative healthcare support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement. This project aims to enhance employee well-being and provide a confidential whistleblowing service, thus aligning with companies focused on improving workplace health and safety standards. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio, build resilience and offer critical support services, ultimately contributing to their growth and market positioning in the health and welfare sector. ## Notice PQ0476 - Provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services The Council requires a supplier for the provision of Employee Assistance Programme (LOT 1) service and for a confidential Whistleblowing Service (LOT 2). Under LOT 1, the contractor will develop and provide a workplace Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which will be made available to all eligible users that is designed to improve employee health and wellbeing by promoting self-awareness and self-care, providing support and intervention, and building resilience. Under LOT 2, the contractor will develop and provide a Whistleblowing Service which will be made available to all eligible users that is designed to allow the reporting of employee concerns in relation to (but not limited to) discrimination, malpractice, bullying, unlawful or unethical conduct in the workplace can be reported. This contract will be for a proposed duration of 2 years commencing 1st March 2024 until 28th February 2026. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 5th January 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c339e4-de65-4a0a-ad73-1c1468807f45 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £129,370 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SME HCI LTD (TRADING AS VIVUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 44212313 - Supports - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 71356300 - Technical support services - 72250000 - System and support services - 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services - 76460000 - Well-support services - 79500000 - Office-support services - 80561000 - Health training services - 85100000 - Health services - 85112000 - Hospital support services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 98330000 - Physical well-being services - 98334000 - Wellness services ## Release History - 4 Oct 2024 at 13:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c339e4-de65-4a0a-ad73-1c1468807f45 - 4 Oct 2024 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c339e4-de65-4a0a-ad73-1c1468807f45 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c339e4-de65-4a0a-ad73-1c1468807f45 4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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