Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Somerset Council is seeking a supplier to provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for the council and affiliated schools. This tender, identified by the reference EPRO1000374, is currently active and falls under the industry categories of office-support and health services. The procurement process is at the "Tender" stage with an open competition method, and the tender period ends on 23rd January 2026 at 12:00 PM GMT.

This contract is valued at £140,000 with a gross amount of £168,000. The project is located in the UKK region, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 2nd April 2028, with options for extension up to 2030. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in support and health services to engage with a public authority on a substantial contract.

The procurement process is positioned for competitive participation by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. With award criteria focusing 60% on price, 30% on quality, and 10% on social value, businesses able to deliver comprehensive service packages with competitive pricing and demonstrable quality and value propositions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This could facilitate long-term business relationships and potential growth within public sector collaborations for the successful supplier.