--- title: "EAP - Market Consultation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8ddeba7-8540-4f1f-89f7-86b6446b34b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8ddeba7-8540-4f1f-89f7-86b6446b34b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8ddeba7-8540-4f1f-89f7-86b6446b34b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8ddeba7-8540-4f1f-89f7-86b6446b34b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-05" --- # EAP - Market Consultation Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8ddeba7-8540-4f1f-89f7-86b6446b34b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8ddeba7-8540-4f1f-89f7-86b6446b34b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8ddeba7-8540-4f1f-89f7-86b6446b34b0.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is conducting a soft market consultation for its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which is set to expire on 31st December 2018. The council aims to refine its procurement strategies before launching a full tender process later in the year. Interested suppliers are invited to submit feedback by 14:00 on Friday, 16th March 2018, to shape the tender specification. This procurement, classified under guidance and counselling services, follows an open procedure and is expected to conclude its tendering phase on 20th April 2018, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2019 and lasting until 31st December 2023. The council's procurement office is located at Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2BJ, in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in guidance and counselling services, as well as company health services. Participation in the soft market testing allows businesses to influence the council’s strategic direction, thereby enhancing their chances of success in the formal tender later. Interested businesses should leverage their expertise in employee assistance programmes and be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering tailored counselling solutions, crucial for securing this contract. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) contract is due to expire on 31st December 2018. Before undertaking a full tender process, the Council is conducting soft market testing on its proposed strategies for the procurement and draft specification. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the attached documents and complete and return the questionnaire to help shape and direct the Council's approach. It is at your discretion if you wish to take part in this exercise. Participation in soft market testing will not impact your opportunity to take part in the tender but we would clearly value your input at this early stage. To enable us to take full consideration of your comments, please aim to return the feedback form by 14:00 on Friday 16th March 2018. If you are unable to meet this deadline we will still accept responses after this date, however the later the submission the less likely that we will be able to consider and implement your comments and suggestions. The Council will run the full tender later in the year via In-Tend. Thank you in advance for your participation. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking market consultation for the following project - EAP - Market Consultation The full details and ability to submit a response will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b106c4-49b5-4af2-a12b-64656869029a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85147000 - Company health services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2018 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b106c4-49b5-4af2-a12b-64656869029a - 5 Apr 2018 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b106c4-49b5-4af2-a12b-64656869029a - 14 Feb 2018 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b106c4-49b5-4af2-a12b-64656869029a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b106c4-49b5-4af2-a12b-64656869029a 5th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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