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title: "Provision of an Employee Assistance Program"
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# Provision of an Employee Assistance Program

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77ee2dfa-5240-4bc0-a85e-daaed4dac4e1

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## Summary

The procurement process involving Lancashire County Council pertains to the provision of an Employee Assistance Program classified under health services. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, this public procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £395,724 GBP. The tender was completed through a further competition method via a third-party framework, with the tender period ending on 6th January 2026. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. Key stakeholders include Lancashire County Council as the buyer and Vita Health Wellness Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement tender presents promising business growth opportunities, specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises or social enterprises. Organisations within the health services sector can leverage this award to expand their footprint in the North West region. Such tenders are particularly suitable for businesses focused on delivering innovative workplace wellness solutions that can enhance employee well-being, thus catering to the demands of public sector contracts. Engaging with such contracts can contribute to both regional growth and sectoral innovation.

## Notice

Provision of an Employee Assistance Program

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22993e7-d90f-4cdb-8709-e8d07cef4bba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Further Competition via a third party framework |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £395,724 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £395,724 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITA HEALTH WELLNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22993e7-d90f-4cdb-8709-e8d07cef4bba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22993e7-d90f-4cdb-8709-e8d07cef4bba
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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