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title: "Further competition - Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Services"
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# Further competition - Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Services

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dda65fe4-cd3c-40b1-8074-03230d2ed9f5

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## Summary

Dorset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services, following a further competition from the ESPO Framework 985B_23, focusing on Occupational Health Services. The contracting process is categorised under company health services with a particular emphasis on guidance and counselling services. The contract, valued at £213,024, has been awarded to Vita Health Group Ltd and spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with possible extensions up to eight years in total. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom and include elements such as a 24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, and trauma support, with the procurement being at the award stage.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the health and counselling services sector, offering them a robust platform to expand their offerings through collaborative frameworks like ESPO. Companies specialising in employee wellness, mental health support, and online health resources would be well-positioned to compete in such lucrative contracts, especially those providing tailored, accessible services for local councils and their workforce. By leveraging this contract, businesses in the industry can enhance their market presence, establish long-term partnerships, and contribute to the development of healthier work environments.

## Notice

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE ONLY FOLLOWING A FURTHER COMPETITION FROM ESPO FRAMEWORK 985B_23 Occupational Health Services from Lot 2 - Employee Assistance Programmes Dorset Council requires an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support the development and maintenance of healthy and productive workforces, enabling employees, councillors and external customers of Dorset Council to remain in their working roles wherever possible. A contract will be awarded for a period of up to six years (initial period of 3 years plus an optional extension period of up to a further 3 years). There is scope to extend the contract by a period of up to 2 years beyond year 6 (subject to agreement by both parties). Key requirements include: * Advice, guidance and signposting through a 24/7 helpline * Assessment and six (minimum) sessions of counselling * Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) * Trauma support * Accessible resources and webinars * Promotional resources

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a659ee-40a8-4593-9e6f-3873cadd90cd |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £213,024 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,024 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITA HEALTH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a659ee-40a8-4593-9e6f-3873cadd90cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a659ee-40a8-4593-9e6f-3873cadd90cd
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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