Further competition - Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Services

Contract summary

Industry

• Company health services - 85147000

• Guidance and counselling services - 85312300

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£213,024

Procurement reference

DN769231

Published date

1 July 2025

Closing date

13 May 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 July 2025

Contract end date

30 June 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE ONLY FOLLOWING A FURTHER COMPETITION FROM ESPO FRAMEWORK 985B_23 Occupational Health Services from Lot 2 - Employee Assistance Programmes

Dorset Council requires an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support the development and maintenance of healthy and productive workforces, enabling employees, councillors and external customers of Dorset Council to remain in their working roles wherever possible.

A contract will be awarded for a period of up to six years (initial period of 3 years plus an optional extension period of up to a further 3 years). There is scope to extend the contract by a period of up to 2 years beyond year 6 (subject to agreement by both parties).

Key requirements include:

• Advice, guidance and signposting through a 24/7 helpline
• Assessment and six (minimum) sessions of counselling
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma support
• Accessible resources and webinars
• Promotional resources

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Award information

Awarded date

23 June 2025

Contract start date

1 July 2025

Contract end date

30 June 2028

Total value of contract

£213,024

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Vita Health Group Ltd

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About the buyer

Contact name

Gayle Acors

Address

County Hall, Colliton Park
DORCHESTER
DT1 1XJ
England

Telephone

01305 221278

Email

gayle.acors@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Website

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/