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

DORSET COUNCIL

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DORSET COUNCIL

Buyer Address: County Hall, Colliton Park, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XJ, England

Contact Name: Gayle Acors

Contact Email: gayle.acors@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01305 221278

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
213024.0 GBP
Published
01 Jul 2025, 10:30
Deadline
13 May 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
30 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Jun 2028, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
85147000 - Company health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Vita Health Group Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

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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