--- title: "The Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f93a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f93a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f93a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f93a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2023-09-01" --- # The Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f93a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f93a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f93a.json) ## Summary The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to award a contract for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to start on 1st February 2024. The contract, valued at £280,000 GBP, is for an initial period of 5 years, with potential extensions. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline of 6th October 2023. The services fall under the guidance and counselling services category and are located in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, UK. This tender opportunity for the provision of an EAP by the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT can be attractive for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in counselling and support services. The open procurement method allows for written submissions with a bid validity period of 180 days. Businesses with a track record in delivering successful EAPs to the NHS and strong relationship management capabilities are well-suited to compete. The Trust is looking for providers who can offer a range of support services aligned with NHS objectives, making it an opportunity for companies focusing on employee wellbeing and engagement. ## Notice The Trust is looking to award a contract for an EAP service provider to start in 1st February 2024. It is anticipated that the contract will be for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend on an annual basis to a maximum term of seven years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Trust is looking to award a contract for an EAP service provider to start in 1st February 2024. It is anticipated that the contract will be for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend on an annual basis to a maximum term of seven years. However, the Trust is prepared to consider an alternative award duration (no longer than seven years) if there is justification in terms of either quality or cost. The current scope is for- -24/7/365 days' instant access to clinical counselling and advice /in the moment support via webchat, Freephone Number, Web Portal -legal and tax information -family care services -debt & financial management services -everyday matters -counselling and emotional Support (up to six session model) additional sessions to be authorized on a case by case basis -Ongoing Onsite support with events aligned by the trust -over 10 years' experience of delivering successful EAP's to the NHS -An experienced dedicated relationship manager and clinical manager to deliver on key Trust/NHS England objectives, including engagement, promotion, sharing best practice on appropriate wellbeing matters. -Electronic promotion, webinars, newsletters and topical campaigns to be provide as agreed Renewal: Two optional 1 year extensions (1+1). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025886-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | Lots value | £280,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU4 0DZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Poets | | Westminster constituency | Luton North | | Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 1 Sep 2023 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025886-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z5362P5Q2 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-Guidance-and-counselling-services./9Z5362P5Q2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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