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title: "Employee Assistance Programme and Critical Incident Stress Response Service"
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# Employee Assistance Programme and Critical Incident Stress Response Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8aa37d4-2d0e-4bbc-a4c1-d94edfd7ae48

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham County Council, which has conducted a direct award for the "Employee Assistance Programme and Critical Incident Stress Response Service." This service falls under the counselling services category (CPV code 85312320) and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 28th February 2020, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2020, with an end date of 31st March 2022. The total value of the contract is £80,000, with a minimum threshold of £50,000.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in employee assistance and counselling services to expand their reach and enhance their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capability to deliver effective support services are particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area. Engaging with public sector contracts can lead to significant business growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships with local authorities.

## Notice

Employee Assistance Programme and critical incident stress response service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8da559d-a125-4713-b6dc-b371d314f011 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 19 May 2020 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8da559d-a125-4713-b6dc-b371d314f011

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8da559d-a125-4713-b6dc-b371d314f011
  19th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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