--- title: "Employee Assistance Programme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000593119" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593119" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000593119.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000593119.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-21" --- # Employee Assistance Programme Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000593119 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593119) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000593119.json) ## Summary The Highland Council, a regional authority located in Inverness, UK, has completed its procurement process for the Employee Assistance Programme. This tender aimed to provide comprehensive support for council employees and their families in managing work-related and personal issues. The open procurement method incorporated an open procedure, with a total contract value of £200,000. The contract was awarded on 17th February 2020, following a tender period that concluded on 2nd September 2019. The procurement process was classified under the services category. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in employee assistance programmes, counselling services, and psychological support. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality services with a focus on both the well-being of employees and overall organisational performance would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. With the increasing emphasis on mental health support in the workplace, providers in this area may find significant growth potential as more organisations recognise the importance of employee well-being. ## Notice The Highland Council require the provision of a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support and improve the performance of the Council in assisting its employees, immediate families and elected members to manage their work related and personal issues and challenges in a way which is timely and effective. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Highland Council require the provision of a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support and improve the performance of the Council in assisting its employees, immediate families and elected members to manage their work related and personal issues and challenges in a way which is timely and effective. Renewal: The Council may extend the Contract Period by up to a further 24 months in total, by issuing a covering Variation no later than 2 months before the contract would otherwise expire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428492 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Feb 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPECTRUM.LIFE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428492 - 2 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362145 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362145&idx=1 5th August 2019 - 1. ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362145&idx=2 5th August 2019 - 2. Draft Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362145&idx=3 5th August 2019 - 3. Schedule of Prices & Rates - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362145&idx=4 5th August 2019 - 4. Technical Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362145&idx=5 5th August 2019 - 5. Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362145&idx=6 5th August 2019 - 6. List of Key Staff - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362145&idx=7 5th August 2019 - 7. Non Disclosure - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362145&idx=8 5th August 2019 - 8. Bona Fide Tendering - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362145&idx=9 5th August 2019 - 9. ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362145&idx=10 5th August 2019 - 10. ESPD Statements (Questions) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362145 Employee Assistance Programme - The Highland Council require the provision of a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support and improve the performance of the Council in assisting its employees, immediate families and elected members to manage their work related and personal issues and challenges in a way which is timely and effective. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428492 Employee Assistance Programme - The Highland Council require the provision of a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support and improve the performance of the Council in assisting its employees, immediate families and elected members to manage their work related and personal issues and challenges in a way which is timely and effective. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593119 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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