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title: "Employee Assistance Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac91"
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buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY"
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# Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac91

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## Summary

De Montfort University has recently completed the procurement process for an Employee Assistance Programme, classified under personnel and payroll services within the broader category of services. The process reached the award stage on 3rd June 2026, resulting in an active contract awarded to People Asset Management Ltd. Located in Leicester, the university conducted a further competition under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Consortium (ESPO) framework, specifically in Lot 2 for Employee Assistance Programmes. This award followed a procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition, making it a limited procurement method. The total contract value is £48,000, and it is expected to contribute significantly to the university's strategy and wellbeing initiatives.

This procurement offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in providing personnel and payroll services, especially within the realm of employee assistance programmes. Businesses that provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions in occupational health services could benefit greatly. The procurement approach, using a framework agreement, provides an opportunity for capable businesses to collaborate with educational institutions like De Montfort University, enhancing their client base and industry reputation. This contract represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers who wish to cater to organisations prioritising employee wellbeing and support services.

## Notice

The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a core component of our wellbeing support for employees and a significant investment within our strategy. A high-quality, reliable EAP enables timely support for employees when they are struggling, while also underpinning our preventative approach to wellbeing and the management of workplace stress. As such, it is essential to progressing the 'delivering an engaging experience' pillar of our Empowering People Strategy. The purpose of the tender exercise is to review our existing EAP provision to ensure that we continue to have a cost-effective, high-quality EAP. The procurement will be undertaken by means of Further Competition under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Consortium (ESPO) framework Occupational Health Services; framework reference 985B_23. This further competition is being carried under Lot 2 Employee Assistance Programme, and all suppliers on this Lot are invited to submit a proposal. (For information, the procurement follows on from a Market Engagement exercise carried out by the University, ref.2025/S 000-074168)

### Procurement Information

This contract is awarded following a compliant Further Competition using ESPO framework ref.985-23 "Occupational Health Services" - see Contract Award Notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022471-2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052402-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052402-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dmu.ac.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022471-2023

## Provenance

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