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title: "Staff Benefits & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Staff Benefits & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-addd0809-088d-4bb1-bbdb-d80a027c532e

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Suffolk County Council contracting Pluxee UK Ltd to deliver a Staff Benefits and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for its employees. The project falls under the "Presents and rewards" category, with additional classifications in "Benefit services" and "Other community, social and personal services." The procurement method was a direct award, and the contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £71,500. The location of service delivery is in the East of England, specifically within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in employee assistance programmes and staff benefits management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this type of contract particularly appealing due to the inclusive suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their portfolio, establish relationships with public sector organisations, and increase their market presence in the employee benefits industry.

## Notice

Delivery of a Staff Benefits and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for our employees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c6581e8-8d7b-43aa-b7ef-af2b1c225c42 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,500 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLUXEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 18530000 - Presents and rewards
- 75310000 - Benefit services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c6581e8-8d7b-43aa-b7ef-af2b1c225c42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c6581e8-8d7b-43aa-b7ef-af2b1c225c42
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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