Published date: 20 March 2017

Closed future opportunity - This means that a potential contract has passed its approach to market date. A buyer can choose to consider any supplier interest or convert this notice into an opportunity ready for live procurement.


Approach to market date: 24 March 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Guidance and counselling services - 85312300

Location of contract

SO40 2RZ

Value of contract

£115,000

Procurement reference

tender_138485/574150

Published date

20 March 2017

Approach to market date

24 March 2017

Contract start date

28 April 2017

Contract end date

27 March 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Solent NHS Trust ("The collaborating Trusts") are joining resources to provide a combined Employee Assistance programme as part of their broader staff health and well-being strategies. An Employee Assistance Programme will provide care and support for all employees of the collaborating Trusts by helping to achieve the following:
- Promotion of positive mental health and supporting employees in achieving a work-life balance.
- Illustrate a duty of care for all employees.
- Minimise the risk of litigation for the collaborating Trusts.
- Provide a confidential and free service for employees (& dependants)who may feel unable to turn elsewhere.
- Improve the productivity and efficiency through improving the employee's wellbeing, ultimately reducing staff absenteeism and turnover rates.
- Demonstrate and evidence how the programme is tackling the issues of harassment and bullying in the workplace.
- Supporting staff and / or teams in challenging periods.


About the buyer

Contact name

Alan Chambers

Address

Tatchbury Mount
Southampton
SO40 2RZ
England

Telephone

02380 874344

Email

alandchambers@live.com