--- title: "Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a83a3d50-b270-4555-b529-7bec5cbfdfff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a83a3d50-b270-4555-b529-7bec5cbfdfff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a83a3d50-b270-4555-b529-7bec5cbfdfff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a83a3d50-b270-4555-b529-7bec5cbfdfff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-11" --- # Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a83a3d50-b270-4555-b529-7bec5cbfdfff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a83a3d50-b270-4555-b529-7bec5cbfdfff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a83a3d50-b270-4555-b529-7bec5cbfdfff.json) ## Summary The Somerset Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) valued at £208,837.50. This opportunity falls under the company health services and guidance and counselling services categories. The tender, with a deadline of 11th October 2023, aims to support service users by offering a programme that addresses personal and professional issues affecting their well-being. The contract period is envisaged to start on 1st January 2024 and end on 31st March 2025, providing potential business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises in the service sector. The procurement stage for this tender is an open procedure, and it is accessible to businesses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The Somerset Council, acting as the buying organisation, seeks bidders who can deliver value for money concerning the specified lots for the Employee Assistance Programme. Businesses offering services related to employee well-being and mental health support are well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties can find further details and access tender documents through the ProContract e-tendering portal. ## Notice Project Overview: * Provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that supports the Service Users to feel valued, healthy and therefore an efficient workforce. * Support the Authority in meeting our legal, moral and financial obligations relating to the service user's health and wellbeing * Implement an effective programme based on the Authority's aims, objectives and/or priorities. * Support Service Users with both personal and professional problems that may be having an impact on their home and/or work life. As well as Somerset Council, the contract may also be utilised by Somerset Council maintained schools and purchasing schools. This opportunity is split into two lots: Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Maximum of 6 Sessions. Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Maximum of 8 Sessions. The Authority intends to only award to one of these lots. The decision on which lot to award will be based on value for money and will be at the sole discretion of the Authority. Applicants may bid for as many or as few lots as they wish. Applicants will be required to indicate which lots they wish to bid for in the Selection Questionnaire within Procurement Document C. Please note, the estimated values include the optional 12 month extension option. For further information and access to the tender documents, please visit the ProContract e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea0bbc9-6330-4945-bb2e-5e69fb3f11c7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £208,837 | | 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85147000 - Company health services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2023 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea0bbc9-6330-4945-bb2e-5e69fb3f11c7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea0bbc9-6330-4945-bb2e-5e69fb3f11c7 11th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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