Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Services to Dorset Council

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Dorset Council awarded a contract to Vita Health Group Ltd for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support the development and maintenance of healthy and productive workforces, enabling employees, councillors and external customers to remain in their working roles.

The contract, valued at AUD 213,024, was awarded through a further competition from ESPO Framework 985B_23 Occupational Health Services, Lot 2.

The contract period is up to six years, comprising an initial three-year term with an optional extension of up to three years, and scope to extend by up to two additional years beyond year six subject to mutual agreement.

Key requirements include a 24/7 helpline for advice, guidance and signposting; assessment and a minimum of six counselling sessions; cognitive behavioural therapy; trauma support; accessible resources and webinars; and promotional resources.