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Employee Benefits platform

MET OFFICE

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01 Apr 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a managed service contract for an Employee Benefits Platform, with the procurement process initiated through a mini-competition under Framework RM6273. The contract, valued at £1,800,000 GBP, falls within the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services". The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contracting phase finalised and the contract commencing on 19 March 2025, running until 30 April 2028. The award for this contract was published on 1 April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the employee benefits and services sector, particularly those capable of scaling service provision across multiple regions. SME entities with a focus on innovative employee solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, benefiting from the clarity and structure offered by such frameworks. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, ideal for businesses specialised in meeting specific service requirements efficiently and competitively.

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Notice Title

Employee Benefits platform

Notice Description

Managed service contract for Employee Benefits Platform awarded following the minicompetiton under the Framework RM6273.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32ad92ec-0f52-4608-a9e5-a8a9ca2c537a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708d1208-f328-46f6-8c88-90c59b11c02a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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