Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recently completed the procurement process for providing a Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to its staff. The contract, valued at £26,727, falls under the category of Health and social work services and was awarded to Health Assured Ltd. The procurement method used was a single tender action (below threshold). The tender was issued on 29 January 2025, and the contract period began on 1 February 2025, concluding on 31 July 2025.

The EAP services will be delivered primarily in Lincoln, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in employee wellbeing and assistance services. Health Assured Ltd, being a large organisation, successfully secured this contract; however, the tender was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting an inclusive approach.

SMEs with a focus on health services and employee assistance programmes could benefit from participating in similar future opportunities provided by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, thus expanding their market presence and securing valuable contracts.