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title: "Employee Assistance Program"
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buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Employee Assistance Program

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74b96019-8190-4673-8688-73e3c07cab33

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Wolverhampton City Council seeking to provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees with personal and work-related issues impacting their performance and well-being. The contract, valued at £20,000, falls under the guidance and counselling services category (CPV code 85312300) and was awarded on 6 December 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 1 February 2017 and will run until 31 December 2017, with the procurement method utilised being a direct award.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in employee well-being and support services, including counselling, mental health support, and training for managers. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive EAP solutions, particularly those that can offer 24-hour support and online resources, would be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts in the public sector, thus facilitating business growth and expansion into local government contracts.

## Notice

To provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is an employee benefit programme that helps employees assist with personal problems and/or work related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being. EAP's generally offer; - 24 hour telephone support. Trained and experienced counsellors to provide support on a wide range of personal and work related issues - Website. Access to an employee website which provides information via booklets, fact / information sheets, articles, audio recordings, podcasts, on-line seminars, links to other websites. Key areas include family, work, money, and health and well-being. - Manager support and guidance. Advice and support when handling difficult and sensitive issues within their teams and guidance regarding their own personal development. - Face to face counselling to be made available as appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85a4c8e-4a21-4896-b6a9-bd7ed8b18662 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SODEXO MOTIVATION SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2016 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85a4c8e-4a21-4896-b6a9-bd7ed8b18662

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85a4c8e-4a21-4896-b6a9-bd7ed8b18662
  21st December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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