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title: "Employee Assistance Programme"
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# Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8aa6192-dc9c-48c8-b81f-7756093b8a24

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process for an Employee Assistance Programme, awarding the contract to Health Assured Ltd. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically targeting guidance and counselling services, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £65,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from Commercial Services Group's framework for Employee Support Services & Benefits (Y21027, Lot 2). The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit considerably, given Ofsted's interest in engaging such organisations. Competitive businesses should have experience in employee assistance programmes, framed within the context of a larger service umbrella, as the contract was secured through a framework agreement. Such businesses should focus on frameworks and selective procurement opportunities to capitalise on similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Ofsted has awarded a contract for an Employee Assistance Programme via direct award under the terms of Commercial Services Group's framework for Employee Support Services & Benefits (Y21027, Lot 2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c30c4295-dafd-456d-b9aa-a8c54fe3da42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c30c4295-dafd-456d-b9aa-a8c54fe3da42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c30c4295-dafd-456d-b9aa-a8c54fe3da42
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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