Scope
Reference
EPRO1000374
Description
Somerset Council seeks a single supplier to deliver Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for Somerset Council and affiliated schools.
Total value (estimated)
- £140,000 excluding VAT
- £168,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 2 April 2028
- Possible extension to 2 April 2030
- 4 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
There are options to extend the Initial Term by two further periods of twelve months. The decision to exercise the extension options will be at the sole discretion of the Authority, dependent upon, amongst other matters, Supplier performance during the Term of the Contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79500000 - Office-support services
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#
All details can be found within the tender documents published on https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login# search using the procurement reference EPRO1000374
Contracting authority
Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGC-1434-MQPJ
County Hall, The Crescent
Taunton
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government