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title: "Employee Assistance Programme"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836061

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council, located in Paisley, is undertaking the planning stage of a procurement process for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), with an anticipated annual contract value of £60,000. The services fall under the "General public services" industry category, with CPV classification 85312300, covering the UKM83 region. The Council is currently exploring flexible procurement routes including the Government Commercial Agency's Occupational Health and Related Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6296. Expressions of interest are encouraged from service providers and must be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 16 July 2026. This tender forms part of a soft market testing exercise aimed at informing and shaping a future procurement decision.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in employee wellness and mental health services to partner with Renfrewshire Council, enabling them to expand their footprint within the public sector. Businesses with substantial experience in delivering EAP services and those capable of demonstrating sufficient capacity to manage the contract are particularly well-suited for this engagement. Participation in the DPS allows providers ongoing entry opportunities, thereby broadening the scope for dynamic market competition and facilitating business growth through long-term engagement in public service contracts.

## Notice

Renfrewshire Council is currently reviewing its route to market for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The Council is inviting expressions of interest from Service Providers with proven experience in delivering EAP services, sufficient capacity, and an interest in this opportunity. The Council intends to appoint a single service provider, with an estimated annual contract value of 60,000 GBP. Service Providers are also encouraged to consider applying to the Government Commercial Agency's (previously Crown Commercial Services) Occupational Health and Related Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6296 (formerly Crown Commercial Services). A DPS is an open procurement mechanism that allows new suppliers to join at any time, provided they meet the required criteria. This approach offers flexibility compared to traditional frameworks. The Council is exploring various procurement routes and encourages providers to review this option. Expressions of interest should be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 16 July 2026. Please note, this Prior Information Notice is issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. It is part of a soft market testing exercise intended to inform and shape any future procurement process. Additional clarification may be sought as required. The Council will not accept liability for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

### Lot Information

Renfrewshire Council and associated bodies

Renfrewshire Council is currently reviewing its route to market for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The Council is inviting expressions of interest from Service Providers with proven experience in delivering EAP services, sufficient capacity, and an interest in this opportunity. The Council intends to appoint a single service provider, with an estimated annual contract value of 60,000 GBP. Service Providers are also encouraged to consider applying to the Government Commercial Agency's (previously Crown Commercial Services) Occupational Health and Related Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6296 (formerly Crown Commercial Services). A DPS is an open procurement mechanism that allows new suppliers to join at any time, provided they meet the required criteria. This approach offers flexibility compared to traditional frameworks. The Council is exploring various procurement routes and encourages providers to review this option. Expressions of interest should be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 16 July 2026. Please note, this Prior Information Notice is issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. It is part of a soft market testing exercise intended to inform and shape any future procurement process. Additional clarification may be sought as required. The Council will not accept liability for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

Renfrewshire Leisure trading as OneRen

Renfrewshire Council is currently reviewing its route to market for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The Council is inviting expressions of interest from Service Providers with proven experience in delivering EAP services, sufficient capacity, and an interest in this opportunity. The Council intends to appoint a single service provider, with an estimated annual contract value of 60,000 GBP. Service Providers are also encouraged to consider applying to the Government Commercial Agency's (previously Crown Commercial Services) Occupational Health and Related Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6296 (formerly Crown Commercial Services). A DPS is an open procurement mechanism that allows new suppliers to join at any time, provided they meet the required criteria. This approach offers flexibility compared to traditional frameworks. The Council is exploring various procurement routes and encourages providers to review this option. Expressions of interest should be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 16 July 2026. Please note, this Prior Information Notice is issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. It is part of a soft market testing exercise intended to inform and shape any future procurement process. Additional clarification may be sought as required. The Council will not accept liability for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559072 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | RENFREWSHIRE LEISURE |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559072

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559072
  Employee Assistance Programme - Renfrewshire Council is currently reviewing its route to market for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The Council is inviting expressions of interest from Service Providers with proven experience in delivering EAP services, sufficient capacity, and an interest in this opportunity. The Council intends to appoint a single service provider, with an estimated annual contract value of 60,000 GBP. Service Providers are also encouraged to consider applying to the Government Commercial Agency's (previously Crown Commercial Services) Occupational Health and Related Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6296 (formerly Crown Commercial Services). A DPS is an open procurement mechanism that allows new suppliers to join at any time, provided they meet the required criteria. This approach offers flexibility compared to traditional frameworks. The Council is exploring various procurement routes and encourages providers to review this option. Expressions of interest should be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 16 July 2026. Please note, this Prior Information Notice is issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. It is part of a soft market testing exercise intended to inform and shape any future procurement process. Additional clarification may be sought as required. The Council will not accept liability for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836061
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836061

## Provenance

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