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title: "Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)"
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# Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3940c80-4923-4615-bf5d-917c9f1a433d

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## Summary

The Somerset Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), classified under company health services. The contract, with a value of £76,875, started on January 1, 2024, and ends on March 31, 2025. The tender process was open, with the tender period closing on October 11, 2023. The delivery addresses for this contract are in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity to provide an EAP could be suitable for businesses in the services sector, particularly those offering guidance and counselling services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract specifies SME suitability. The contract offers a chance to work with Somerset Council, maintained schools, and purchasing schools, facilitating business growth and community engagement.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adc67e20-2211-43a5-8e22-b5957ba8aa62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,125 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARTNERSHIPS IN CARE, TRADING AS CARE FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85147000 - Company health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2024 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adc67e20-2211-43a5-8e22-b5957ba8aa62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adc67e20-2211-43a5-8e22-b5957ba8aa62
  22nd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e3d76abb-ea47-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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