Employee Assistance Programme
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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.
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).
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The contract period is three years.
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