Published date: 17 January 2022

Last edited date: 27 January 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 10 February 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and safety services - 71317200

  • Health and safety consultancy services - 71317210

  • Technical assistance services - 71356200

    • General management consultancy services - 79411000

    • Human resources management consultancy services - 79414000

    • Safety consultancy services - 79417000

    • Arbitration and conciliation services - 79422000

    • Crisis management services - 79430000

    • Personnel services except placement and supply services - 79630000

    • Miscellaneous business-related services - 79990000

    • Guidance and counselling services - 85312300

    • Guidance services - 85312310

    • Counselling services - 85312320

Location of contract

SW2 1RW

Value of contract

£10,000 to £99,999

Procurement reference

Employee Assistance Programme 2022

Published date

17 January 2022

Closing date

10 February 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The London Borough of Lambeth (Lambeth Council) is an inner London borough with huge diversity, energy and possibility. We have long been home to radicals and reformers, entrepreneurs and innovators - people who work together to help change the lives of others and their own. We are committed to delivering great services to the people who live and work in Lambeth, while responding and adapting to the coronavirus pandemic that has impacted the lives of so many people. Our people are essential to delivering services and we wish to procure a relevant and responsive Employee Assistance Programme to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees.

In March 2021 Lambeth Council's had approximately 2,600 permanent and fixed term staff and 600 temporary workers with a total headcount of 3,100. There are a range of office and area-based roles. Hybrid working (i.e. part working from home / part office) is now part of the council's working practice.

The proposed contract will run for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further two years.

The requirements of the service are set out in the specification and include:
• A 24/7 telephone service
• Website
• App

The Council are seeking a proposal that is appropriate to the council's current workforce profile of approximately 2,600 workers.

Providers are required to respond to the method statement and pricing document. Responses are required to each question. The template should be completed, or responses supplied on the providers own document ensuring that it is clear which question they are responding to.

Price will be calculated as follows:
Price Score = Total Available Marks x (Lowest Accepted Quotation/Tender Quotation)

Evaluations will be based on a combination of 60% quality and 40% price.

Clarification questions and final submissions should be emailed to pewing@lambeth.gov.uk

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Paul Ewing

Address

Town Hall
Brixton Hill
LONDON
SW2 1RW
England

Telephone

020 7926 2585

Email

pewing@lambeth.gov.uk

Website

https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/