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

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f5dfb30-72c6-42e3-82dc-ee02efdf42d6

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme," aimed at providing health and social work services for ESCC corporate employees, with an option for schools and external partners to participate. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 85000000, was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarding stage concluded on 19th December 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029. The services will be primarily located in Lewes, England, with a total contract value of £425,000. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on promoting employee health and wellbeing.

The awarded contract presents noteworthy growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like People Asset Management Ltd, who have been awarded this contract, exemplify the type of business suited for such tenders. Companies capable of delivering employee assistance programmes and committed to enhancing organisational health standards would find similar procurement processes beneficial for expanding their client base in the public sector. By engaging in public contracts, businesses can strengthen their market presence and contribute to significant organisational improvements within the community.

## Notice

Procurement of an Employee Assistance Programme contract to supply its provision to ESCC corporate employees, with the option for schools/academies/external partners to buy in via Services to Schools. The provision of an Employee Assistance Programme forms a key part of enabling the Council to meet its legal obligations as an employer to prevent physical and mental ill health in our workers that may occur as a result of our business activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15adbf45-eb5b-4e88-9616-d237a53cf2bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £425,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £316,666 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15adbf45-eb5b-4e88-9616-d237a53cf2bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15adbf45-eb5b-4e88-9616-d237a53cf2bf
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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