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title: "Employee Assistance Programme & Physiotherapy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049cc1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Employee Assistance Programme & Physiotherapy Services

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049cc1

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## Summary

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Physiotherapy services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd October 2024. The contract will serve approximately 6000 staff members and their families across counties including Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucester, Somerset, and Wiltshire. The procurement falls under the wellness services industry category and will be funded with an estimated annual value of £740,000 for a maximum contract length of up to 8 years. The initial contract term is 3 years, with five optional extensions of 12 months each, starting on 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2028. The contract is open to a single provider and consortium bids, with the highest scoring bidder winning the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in wellness and physical therapy services. Companies providing comprehensive EAP, counselling, therapy, psychological trauma therapy, therapeutic interventions, physiotherapy, and holistic services are particularly well-suited for this contract. Providers can leverage this partnership with SWAST to expand their footprint in the healthcare support sector, enhancing their service portfolio and achieving substantial business growth through long-term commitments. Additionally, businesses with expertise in varied delivery methods, capable of meeting the diverse needs of healthcare workers across multiple counties, will find this tender an excellent opportunity to showcase their capabilities.

## Notice

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has awarded a contract for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme, Physiotherapy & Trauma Therapy Service for all colleagues across the organisation. These services are essential in ensuring that colleagues have access to support for all aspects of their well-being, mental, social, and physical.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SWASFT has established a contract to for the provision of Employee Assistance Programme, Physiotherapy & Trauma Therapy services. Additional information: For any queries related to this procurement, please reach out to Alasdair Rust; Alasdair.rust@swast.nhs.uk.

Options: The initial term is for three years, with the option to extend by five years in no less than twelve month increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024228-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,400,000 |
| Lots value | £7,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,617,056 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAVENSCROFT HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98334000 - Wellness services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024228-2025
- 20 Sep 2024 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030243-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.swast.nhs.uk
- https://www.swast.nhs.uk/
- https://www.swast@nus.uk
- https://www.theroyalcourtsofjustice.com

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