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02 Jun 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "C0118 Healthcare Cash Plan" has been completed by The National Lottery Community Fund, based in Birmingham, England. This process falls under the administrative healthcare services industry category, aiming to provide a Healthcare Cash Plan to its employees across multiple regions, including the UK and other international territories. The procurement method utilised was a direct award from the ESPO Staff Benefits 319_23 Framework, with BHSF Employee Benefits Limited being selected as the supplier. The contract spans an initial term of 12 months, starting from 1st June 2026, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The total contract value is capped at £1,374,000.00 GBP excluding VAT, with the initial 12-month term valued at £433,000.00 GBP. The procurement stage is in the award phase as of 2nd June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the benefit services and administrative healthcare services sectors. Companies specialising in providing healthcare benefits and services would find this contract particularly relevant, especially those capable of servicing a wide geographical area and offering seamless online claim processes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity beneficial for growth, especially if they aim to expand their footprint in the public procurement market by demonstrating their ability to deliver high-quality employee benefit services. The collaboration with a prominent organisation like The National Lottery Community Fund could lead to establishing a substantial track record within the industry.

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Notice Title

C0118 Healthcare Cash Plan

Notice Description

The Fund wishes to provide employees with a Healthcare Cash Plan (HCP). This would allow colleagues to claim money back on everyday healthcare costs, such as dental, optical and therapy treatments. The provision of a HCP enables the Fund to make a positive impact on colleagues' physical, mental and financial wellbeing and to show that they are valued. The service would include an online claims process and support service. This is a key benefit for colleagues and plays a part in retaining valued colleagues whilst attracting new people to the Fund. Direct award from ESPO Staff Benefits 319_23 Framework. Total Contract term: 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. Total Contract Value: up to and not exceeding 1,374,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Initial 12-month Term Value: 433,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 1 Value: 461,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 2 Value: 480,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ebef58f-b16a-4187-b55b-c8c82ec547ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f31d0dc-8007-4320-b94b-d771277d5141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£433,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£433,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BHSF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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