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title: "CSP26493 - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)"
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# CSP26493 - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ebe820d-8cf3-4061-8376-4e4371f425b9

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract titled "CSP26493 - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)" under the industry category of miscellaneous health services. This procurement process, finalised through a rapid award exercise of the RM6296 - Occupational Health and Related Services DPS, aims to support UK Research and Innovation in fulfilling its employee wellbeing commitments. The contract was awarded on 20th July 2026 and is set to commence from 2nd November 2026, lasting for an initial one-year term with a potential extension of another year. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total value of £100,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the employee assistance and health services sector, particularly those qualified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability requirements. The opportunity to contribute to a critical support service for a large research organisation may enhance the supplier's portfolio and expand their market presence. Businesses with expertise in delivering holistic occupational health services and supporting employee wellbeing could find this contract particularly beneficial for demonstrating their capabilities on a significant platform, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar fields.

## Notice

***Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** This procurement was awarded following a Rapid Award exercise via the RM6296 - Occupational Health and Related Services DPS. To enable UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to fulfil their obligations to employees, and to assist with their Employee Benefit and Wellbeing programmes, UKRI have appointed a supplier for Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Service for all staff across multiple locations. This supplier will replace the current Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Contract that will be ending this year. It is UKRI policy to provide and look after the emotional wellbeing of their employees and family members and to employ best practice to ensure the health and safety of its employees. The Contract will run for an initial term of one (1) year, with an option for the Authority to extend the Contract for a further period of up to one (1) year. The Authority is under no obligation to exercise this extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f40173-c8bf-4e0c-b215-92b97b37bc75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f40173-c8bf-4e0c-b215-92b97b37bc75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f40173-c8bf-4e0c-b215-92b97b37bc75
  29th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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