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C0154 Staff Discounts and Benefits

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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29 Apr 2026 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund has completed the procurement process for "C0154 Staff Discounts and Benefits", focusing on employee benefit services, under the CPV classification 75310000. This initiative supports financial wellbeing through service providers offering discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and cashback opportunities. The procurement, taking place in various regions including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories, has moved from the award stage on 29th April 2026. The procurement method was a direct award through the ESPO Staff Benefits 319_23 Framework. The contract spans 24 months, with potential extensions of 12 months each, beginning on 30th April 2026 and valued initially at £80,000 (excluding VAT), reaching a total anticipated value of £255,000 over its full possible term.

The contract presents significant business growth potential, particularly for businesses capable of providing agile and adaptable platforms for employee benefits. Ideal contenders would be those specialising in digital solutions enabling employees to access benefits both online and via mobile applications. With a focus on benefit services, the contract mechanisms present an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, particularly those adept in delivering flexible service offerings such as cashback cards, affordable technology, and leisure activity discounts. This direct award highlights the potential for strategic partnerships to enhance employee satisfaction while expanding service reach through innovative benefit platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0154 Staff Discounts and Benefits

Notice Description

The Fund has an ongoing commitment to supporting employees with a range of benefits aimed at easing the cost of living and supporting financial wellbeing. These include exclusive discounts, cashback opportunities, salary sacrifice schemes, and additional savings initiatives that deliver real, everyday value. The desired provider for this service provides a broad range of services (listed below). They offer an agile solution which can be adapted to incorporate details of other benefits provided by the Fund. The platform can be accessed via a website and a mobile app through which employees can access savings and discounts in everyday life on the go. * Cashback cards * Affordable technology * Gym benefits * Holiday discounts * Cinema discounts These benefits as they are paid for directly by the employee (apart from the various salary sacrifice schemes which are recouped through monthly deductions from employee salaries). Direct award from ESPO Staff Benefits 319_23 Framework. Total Contract term: 24 months + 12 months + 12 months. Total Contract Value: up to and not exceeding 255,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Initial 24-month Term Value: 80,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 1 Value: 85,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 2 Value: 90,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd9cc5e-a259-4bca-9b68-a4bc9a9419e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

SME HCI LIMITED (TRADING AS PERKBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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