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title: "T2579 Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b756"
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# T2579 Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b756

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## Summary

Belfast City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme, specifically aimed at counselling services, under the CPV code 85312320. The procurement process reached the award stage with "Lena By Inspire" being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 1,100,000, runs for a period of two years, with an option to renew for an additional year, supporting approximately 2500 council staff members. The procurement followed a selective method under competitive procedure with negotiation, and was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The initiative, based in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, signifies the completion of the process as of 15th May 2025, although the initial planning and tender processes were solicited earlier, with expressions of interest closing on 23rd December 2024.

The award of this contract presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in psychosocial support services such as counselling, mediation, and employee wellness programmes. Companies with proficient methodology and robust contract resourcing capabilities, as well as emphasis on social value, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Given the high capital value range and the service-focused nature of the contract, businesses providing high-quality individual and organisational mental health support within the public sector could leverage this as a strategic entry point to expand their services within regional authorities. The competitive nature of the tender implies that organisations need to demonstrate cost-effectiveness balanced with premium service quality to thrive in similar procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Notice of award of Contract by Belfast City Council ("The Council") for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Notice of award of Contract by Belfast City Council ("The Council") for the provision of an Employee Counselling Service. Additional information: Minimum value range GBP 600 000.00 to a maximum value range GBP 1 100 000.00 which has been calculated on the basis of a 2 year contract through to a maximum 3 year contract.

Options: The Contract shall be for the period of two years with the option to renew for a further year (up to 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021676-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LENA BY INSPIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021676-2025
- 18 Nov 2024 at 14:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037205-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

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