---
title: "Employee Assistance Programme 26/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066cc7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# Employee Assistance Programme 26/27

Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066cc7

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## Summary

The Employee Assistance Programme 26/27 is a recent procurement initiative by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority, aimed at providing counselling and guidance services to employees. With the procurement completed, the contract was awarded on 2nd April 2026 to CNLR Horizons, a London-based SME. The procurement method used was direct, being below the threshold and conducted without competition, reflecting a streamlined approach. The contract's service period begins on 1st April 2026 and extends to 31st March 2027, with the option for a 12-month extension until 2028. The procurement aligns with CPV classification 85312300, focusing on guidance and counselling services, and involves a total gross value of £86,847.66.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs focusing on employee well-being, particularly those specialising in psychological and counselling services. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their market presence within the public sector, establishing themselves as essential partners in providing welfare services. As a contract under central government, it offers stability and a platform for further expansions into similar public sector contracts, providing a reliable revenue stream and potential avenues for collaborative growth with public health authorities.

## Notice

Employee Assistance Programme 26/27 Assistance for employees - counselling, advice, guidance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030816-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,373 |
| Contracts value | £72,373 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Langdon Hills |
| Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CNLR HORIZONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 11:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030816-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 17:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024299-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 17:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024296-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030816-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024299-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024296-2026
  17th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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