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title: "Employee Assistance Programme"
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buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY"
published: "2017-06-16"
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# Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-731d0975-45aa-418d-b8e5-09956982f17e

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme by Lancaster University, which is classified under company health services. This tender is currently active and has a bid submission deadline of 9th July 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2017 and will last for two years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years based on performance. The services are intended for approximately 3,100 university staff, covering both UK-based and international employees.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employee health and wellness services, particularly those with a proven track record in the higher education sector. Companies that can offer innovative and effective Employee Assistance Programme solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract, as Lancaster University is seeking providers capable of delivering exceptional service. Given that use of the service is not mandatory, it may allow for a diverse range of proposals tailored to meet varied needs of university staff.

## Notice

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the delivery of an Employee Assistance Programme. The term of the contract will be 2 years, with an option to extend the contract for up to a further two years and subject to satisfactory performance. Bids are invited from providers with an excellent track record of providing this service in the HE Sector. Lancaster University requires an effective and modern Employee Assistance Programme [EAP] Service both within the UK and for University staff working overseas. The EAP service will be made available to 3100 staff on a contract of employment [full and part time]. Use of the service will not be mandatory and Lancaster University does not guarantee volumes. The EAP service that Lancaster University requires is as defined by the Employee Assistance Programme Association: Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbfe64f-00b5-468f-8d81-d1ab41191c48 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2017 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbfe64f-00b5-468f-8d81-d1ab41191c48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbfe64f-00b5-468f-8d81-d1ab41191c48
  16th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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