Issue details

Procurement of Occupational Health (OH), Counselling and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

 

 

The current OH contract will be ending in June 2021. We currently pay ad hoc for counselling services with Harmony, this arrangement also comes to an end in June 2021. In addition we have been using Vivup for EAP and benefits on a trial which has been extended until June 2021. On 1 July 2021 we will be going live with a new provider(s). The tender process begins on 1 February 2021.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/12/2020

Decision due: 16 Feb 2021 by Executive Director: Resources

Lead member: Executive Member for Transformation & Finance

Lead director: Executive Director: Resources

Department: Resources

Contact: Lisa Hippolyte, HR Business Partner - Transformation Email: Lisa.Hippolyte@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Survey to be sent to BFC staff around the 3 aspects of OH, counselling and EAP. Additional survey sent directly to schools around OH service. Feedback from staff and their needs will be built into the tender process. Discussion and feedback from unions.

Consultees

All staff

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Resources

Financial Impact: Within existing budget

Decisions