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title: "Employee Assistance Programme"
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# Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77fb69f7-e744-472d-929b-302685db4cfd

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has contracted for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) aimed at supporting approximately 4,686 staff members and 1,744 postgraduate research students. This service includes a confidential helpline, advice, and face-to-face counselling. The procurement process followed an open method, with the contract period running from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020. The tender was awarded on 30 July 2019, and the procurement stage has now been completed, based in Exeter, England, aligned with the guidance and counselling services industry category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in employee wellness, counselling, or similar support services. Companies that can offer comprehensive EAPs or innovative solutions in mental health and well-being would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the University of Exeter prioritises the health of its employees and students, providers in the fields of professional counselling and wellness services may find a receptive audience for their offerings in this contract.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is retendering for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for approximately 4686 staff and 1744 post graduate research (PGR) Students. This will be a confidential and professional helpline and advice service with provision of face to face counselling. The aim for the provision of the service is to help employees and post graduate research students cope with challenges or to make positive changes in their life where necessary and to maintain their personal health and well being whilst at work and study.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d6aa80-fa9c-4f00-835b-27def3f4703a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRO-COUNSELLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98334000 - Wellness services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2019 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d6aa80-fa9c-4f00-835b-27def3f4703a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d6aa80-fa9c-4f00-835b-27def3f4703a
  8th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28111&B=EXETER
  Documents available to download using the above link.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  Documents available to download using the above link.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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