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title: "Optima Health Employee Assistant Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610b6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Optima Health Employee Assistant Programme

Buyer: DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610b6

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## Summary

The Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust has successfully concluded a procurement process for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support the wellbeing of its staff. The contract was awarded to Optima Health, a large-scale supplier based in Sheffield. The procurement process was completed without competition, as it fell below the threshold requirements, and it focused on the services category, particularly guidance and counselling services. The contract is valued at £31,800 gross and commenced on 11th September 2025, running until 28th February 2026. The procurement stage of this process is now complete, and the contract is currently active.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in employee wellbeing support services, especially those providing counselling and guidance. Healthcare industry suppliers with experience in handling large-scale contracts are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities in the future. The contract illustrates the potential for expanding business by partnering with public healthcare institutions like the Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, which seeks reliable service providers capable of delivering comprehensive support services to enhance employee wellbeing.

## Notice

Provision of Employee Assistance Programme service to all staff at Dorset Healthcare - wellbeing support including counselling. Further 6 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007518-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH17 0RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Canford Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTIMA HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007518-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007518-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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