--- title: "EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a3c1466-cfb3-4728-b339-b56574fb8fe7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a3c1466-cfb3-4728-b339-b56574fb8fe7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a3c1466-cfb3-4728-b339-b56574fb8fe7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a3c1466-cfb3-4728-b339-b56574fb8fe7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2020-01-21" --- # EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a3c1466-cfb3-4728-b339-b56574fb8fe7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a3c1466-cfb3-4728-b339-b56574fb8fe7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a3c1466-cfb3-4728-b339-b56574fb8fe7.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking proposals for its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), designed to support UK-based staff and those stationed overseas with various personal issues. The tender, classified under health services, is currently in the open stage of procurement and will accept submissions until 14 February 2020. The total value of the contract is £1,200,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2024. Interested businesses should register on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal for participation. This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies in the health and advisory services sector, particularly those offering consultancy and mental health support solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as they can effectively deliver tailored solutions that meet the needs of the BBC's workforce. By competing for this contract, businesses can not only secure significant revenue but also expand their client base within the public sector. ## Notice Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is an advisory service offered to all UK based staff and UK staff based overseas to assist with a range of personal topics. There is no restriction on accessing the service and topics covered range from simple 'how do I' to counselling sessions for more serious issues. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1) Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1) Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2) Click the link on the login page to register; 1.3) Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'; 1.4) Enter your correct business and user details; 1.5) Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; 1.6) You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2) Express an interest in the tender: 2.1) Login to the portal with the username/password; 2.2) Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 2.3) Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content; 2.4) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only; 2.5) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3) Responding to the tender: 3.1) Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining); 3.2) You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification; 3.3) Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available); 3.4) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1360988f-bdd7-47f9-99e1-5123364b8f64 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | 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 | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1A 1AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2020 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1360988f-bdd7-47f9-99e1-5123364b8f64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1360988f-bdd7-47f9-99e1-5123364b8f64 21st January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BBC eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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