--- title: "Employee Assistance Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-767ed0fa-ff7d-4d24-8e15-9013b8a8f155" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-767ed0fa-ff7d-4d24-8e15-9013b8a8f155" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-767ed0fa-ff7d-4d24-8e15-9013b8a8f155.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-767ed0fa-ff7d-4d24-8e15-9013b8a8f155.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-30" --- # Employee Assistance Programme Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-767ed0fa-ff7d-4d24-8e15-9013b8a8f155 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-767ed0fa-ff7d-4d24-8e15-9013b8a8f155) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-767ed0fa-ff7d-4d24-8e15-9013b8a8f155.json) ## Summary Liverpool City Council is seeking a supplier for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) as part of its procurement process in the services sector. This open tender, classified under CPV code 85147000 for Company health services, has a contract value of £145,000 and is set to commence on 27th July 2021, lasting until 26th July 2023. The tender period is now complete, having ended on 26th March 2021. The primary location for service delivery is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with an emphasis on providing support to the Occupational Health Team through various counselling and health resources. This procurement opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer health and well-being services, including counselling and psychological support. Businesses that provide online mental health resources and telephonic counselling services would greatly benefit from this contract, which aims to enhance employee support during challenging times, such as the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ability to provide tailored services that can be delivered both remotely and in person would be seen as an advantage in this competitive tendering process. ## Notice Liverpool City Council seeks a supplier to provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support our Occupational Health Team. The services required include: * Unlimited 24/7 Telephony Counselling and Support * Online Counselling, Information and Support (technology such as apps) * Up to 8 face to face counselling sessions per issue per employee with capacity for this to be carried out virtually at the wish of an employee during a pandemic such as COVID-19. * Employees if they wish, are able to attend counselling sessions close to their home or work address to avoid additional travel time or expense to them. * A Manager Support Helpline and Stress Intervention * A Financial Support Line * Group Counselling * Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) * Apps and online information that provide employees with resources around physical and mental wellbeing such as mindfulness, breathing techniques, sleeping courses and advice on living with chronic conditions based on physiotherapy ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a141a43b-79ed-4dc1-bb40-4b0caa0ba7ed | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 26 Jul 2021 - 26 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £135,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £145,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE MCL GROUP (INT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85147000 - Company health services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2021 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a141a43b-79ed-4dc1-bb40-4b0caa0ba7ed - 16 Mar 2021 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f272b6-850c-4aab-808f-40506e3a74bf - 5 Mar 2021 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621ba47e-a2dd-41bb-beed-75268d9e28b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a141a43b-79ed-4dc1-bb40-4b0caa0ba7ed 30th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f272b6-850c-4aab-808f-40506e3a74bf 16th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621ba47e-a2dd-41bb-beed-75268d9e28b9 5th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpool.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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