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AwardGuidance and counselling servicesCPV: 85312300

Employee Assistance Programme

Manchester
HEALTH ASSURED
Published 18 Dec, 2025
Contract Value
£65,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process for an Employee Assistance Programme, awarding the contract to Health Assured Ltd. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically targeting guidance and counselling services, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £65,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from Commercial Services Group's framework for Employee Support Services & Benefits (Y21027, Lot 2). The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit considerably, given Ofsted's interest in engaging such organisations. Competitive businesses should have experience in employee assistance programmes, framed within the context of a larger service umbrella, as the contract was secured through a framework agreement.

Such businesses should focus on frameworks and selective procurement opportunities to capitalise on similar opportunities in the future.

Notice Description

Ofsted has awarded a contract for an Employee Assistance Programme via direct award under the terms of Commercial Services Group's framework for Employee Support Services & Benefits (Y21027, Lot 2).

Lot Information0 Lots
No lot information available.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8aa6192-dc9c-48c8-b81f-7756093b8a24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Awardee Scale
Large
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£65,000
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is three years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

OFS
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Services
Contact Name
Simon Coller
MANCHESTER
M1 2WD
North West
England
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

HA
HEALTH ASSUREDAwarded
Large
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
£65,000

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-b5fd17-d8aa6192-dc9c-48c8-b81f-7756093b8a24

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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