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title: "Employee Assistance Programme"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-24"
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# Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c7ce8ae-7590-432a-9c59-764b3bbcac64

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes Council has recently completed a procurement process for an "Employee Assistance Programme," situated in the human resources management consultancy services sector. This contract, valued at £8,925, was awarded to Health Assured Ltd and is set to run from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022. The direct award method was utilised for this tender, with the procurement process having commenced prior to the tender submission deadline of 5 April 2021. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in providing employee assistance and counselling services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in human resources, mental health support, or legal and financial advisory services are well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders, enabling them to expand their reach and contribute valuable services to public sector organisations. The award of this contract not only reflects the commitment of Milton Keynes Council to support employee wellbeing but also highlights the potential for service providers in the sector to enhance their business portfolios.

## Notice

Employee Assistance Programme Access for employees to advice on a wide range of issues including personal, financial and legal matters. Six counselling sessions are also built into the package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2ff3bd-3766-476b-833a-0424d58e9def |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,925 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH ASSURED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2ff3bd-3766-476b-833a-0424d58e9def

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2ff3bd-3766-476b-833a-0424d58e9def
  24th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/

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