The Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT

Concepts

• luton
• guidance and counselling
• successful eap
• bedfordshire hospitals nhs
• nhs
• an eap service provider
• bedfordshire
• hospitals
• eap
• employee

Location

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Description

The Trust is looking to award a contract for an EAP service provider to start in 1st February 2024. It is anticipated that the contract will be for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend on an annual basis to a maximum term of seven years.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Trust is looking to award a contract for an EAP service provider to start in 1st February 2024. It is anticipated that the contract will be for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend on an annual basis to a maximum term of seven years. However, the Trust is prepared to consider an alternative award duration (no longer than seven years) if there is justification in terms of either quality or cost. The current scope is for- -24/7/365 days’ instant access to clinical counselling and advice /in the moment support via webchat, Freephone Number, Web Portal -legal and tax information -family care services -debt & financial management services -everyday matters -counselling and emotional Support (up to six session model) additional sessions to be authorized on a case by case basis -Ongoing Onsite support with events aligned by the trust -over 10 years’ experience of delivering successful EAP’s to the NHS -An experienced dedicated relationship manager and clinical manager to deliver on key Trust/NHS England objectives, including engagement, promotion, sharing best practice on appropriate wellbeing matters. -Electronic promotion, webinars, newsletters and topical campaigns to be provide as agreed

Renewal Options

Two optional 1 year extensions (1+1).

CPV Codes

• 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to cancel the award procedure at any time and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. The Contracting Authority is not responsible or liable for any costs incurred by those expressing interest in, negotiating or tendering for this opportunity. Please note that all values and timescales provided in this notice are indicative only and subject to change. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: <a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-Guidance-and-counselling-services./9Z5362P5Q2" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-Guidance-and-counselling-services./9Z5362P5Q2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: <a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z5362P5Q2" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z5362P5Q2 GO Reference: GO-202391-PRO-23780330