--- title: "Employee Assistance Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e09aa029-3097-41fc-b45b-738700daa1d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e09aa029-3097-41fc-b45b-738700daa1d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e09aa029-3097-41fc-b45b-738700daa1d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e09aa029-3097-41fc-b45b-738700daa1d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2020-03-27" --- # Employee Assistance Programme Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e09aa029-3097-41fc-b45b-738700daa1d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e09aa029-3097-41fc-b45b-738700daa1d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e09aa029-3097-41fc-b45b-738700daa1d2.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme for staff at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, including associated subsidiary companies. The contract is set for a duration of three years, with an optional one-year extension, valued at £120,000. The tender was published on 27th March 2020 and will close for submissions by 15th May 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure classified under guidance and counselling services within the healthcare industry, taking place in Birmingham, West Midlands. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employee support services, counselling, and mental health services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer comprehensive and responsive employee well-being solutions, along with a solid framework for onward referrals to psychological support, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice The Contract is for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme, plus onward referral to psychological support where identified, for all staff employed by Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, including any associated wholly owned subsidiary companies. The contract will be awarded for 3 years plus 1 years extension. Additional information: Information for setting up a Contract Notice Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); 2. Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; 3. Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (There is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04db3f0b-056e-4899-9461-2f6da3a96741 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 28 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 1NU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2020 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04db3f0b-056e-4899-9461-2f6da3a96741 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04db3f0b-056e-4899-9461-2f6da3a96741 27th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk Link to e sourcing project ## Notice URLs - https://bwc.nhs.uk - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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