--- title: "Provision of Employee Counselling Services / Employee Assistance Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-741b94d6-c3ca-4410-aded-94bdc676ca60" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-741b94d6-c3ca-4410-aded-94bdc676ca60" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-741b94d6-c3ca-4410-aded-94bdc676ca60.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-741b94d6-c3ca-4410-aded-94bdc676ca60.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-28" --- # Provision of Employee Counselling Services / Employee Assistance Programme Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-741b94d6-c3ca-4410-aded-94bdc676ca60 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-741b94d6-c3ca-4410-aded-94bdc676ca60) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-741b94d6-c3ca-4410-aded-94bdc676ca60.json) ## Summary The South Gloucestershire Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Employee Counselling Services / Employee Assistance Programme. This procurement falls within the guidance and counselling services industry category, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd June 2019 and last for three years, with an optional one-year extension. The tender period is open until 19th April 2019, and proposals must be submitted before this deadline. The services are set to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method is classified as an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in providing critical employee support services. Interested parties should specialise in counselling and mental health services, and those with experience in working with local councils or educational institutions may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete. Collaborations with smaller organisations, such as parish councils and schools that may require access to these services, could further enhance potential success in this procurement process. ## Notice The Council is seeking to procure an Employee Assistance Programme that includes an Employee Counselling Service. The Council employs between 2500 - 3000 people, with approximately 4000 more who work within schools. In the past several smaller organisations (such as parish councils and individual schools) have accessed counselling under this contract via the Council, and we would expect this type of arrangement to continue.The Council is looking to award an initial 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 1 year. Please visit the following link to view the opportunity https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=40ad2517-a350-e911-80f3-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8b8981-bd37-4cab-a7b7-c4fcbe65ebd7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 3 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | YATE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS37 5AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell | | Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2019 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8b8981-bd37-4cab-a7b7-c4fcbe65ebd7 - 27 Mar 2019 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cadefb-fb93-467d-acbf-ea45991e57eb - 27 Mar 2019 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5cb42c-dce3-4d2c-a5bb-c20e64ced418 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8b8981-bd37-4cab-a7b7-c4fcbe65ebd7 28th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cadefb-fb93-467d-acbf-ea45991e57eb 27th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5cb42c-dce3-4d2c-a5bb-c20e64ced418 27th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=40ad2517-a350-e911-80f3-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 - https://www.southglos.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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