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title: "Sickness Absence Management"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f487f899-bffc-4330-a676-0bff147e37c1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Sickness Absence Management

Buyer: STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f487f899-bffc-4330-a676-0bff147e37c1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Sickness Absence Management" was led by Stevenage Borough Council, aiming to secure third-party sickness absence management services via the Watford Borough Council framework. This contract, classified under human resources management consultancy services (CPV code 79414000), had a total value of £50,000 and is now complete. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2019 and concluded on 30th September 2021. The procurement method employed was selective, executed through a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with all relevant activities taking place in the East of England.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to enhance their growth. Firms specialising in human resources consultancy and management services would be well-suited to compete for future tenders of this nature, especially those that can demonstrate experience in sickness absence management. The awarding of this contract to First Care Limited provides insight into the competitive landscape, highlighting the potential for newer entrants to establish their presence in the market.

## Notice

Third Party Sickness Absence Management via Watford BC framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6aec57b-adf7-44d3-b239-1c39462e81a6 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 1HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Old Town |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6aec57b-adf7-44d3-b239-1c39462e81a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6aec57b-adf7-44d3-b239-1c39462e81a6
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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