---
title: "Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783595"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-18"
---

# Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783595

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme" under the industry category of General Public Services. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the relevant contract signed on 12 November 2024. The procurement method was limited, carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, and the procurement took place in Ayr, UKM94 region. The total contract value is £45,000 with the supplier being Vivup, an SME based in Farnham.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employee assistance programmes and related services to see the potential public sector demand for their offerings. SMEs in the mental health support and corporate wellness sectors would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, particularly those that can demonstrate quality service and innovation in their proposals. The process exemplifies how local authorities can open up market opportunities for smaller entities through targeted and efficient procurement methods.

## Notice

Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

### Procurement Information

Slice Notice - The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518564 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIVUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518564

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518564
  Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme - Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783595

## Provenance

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