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GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Employee Benefits

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students has completed the procurement process titled "GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Employee Benefits," classified under miscellaneous services in accordance with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV). This tender, which followed direct award under the CCS Framework RM6273, is focused on services to be delivered within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2030. The procurement method was not explicitly detailed, but the final award, made to SME HCI Limited trading as Perkbox, comes after the tender period’s conclusion on 23rd January 2026. The award status is 'active' as of 29th January 2026.

This contract presents business growth opportunities particularly for large enterprises specialising in providing employee benefits services, as its suitability criteria do not favour small or voluntary and community social enterprises. Businesses operating in the South West seeking to expand their market presence should consider engaging with similar public tender opportunities in this industry category. The Office for Students acts as the buying organisation, and successful collaboration with them could strengthen a bidder’s profile in public sector contracts, enhancing prospects for future opportunities in related procurement processes.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Employee Benefits

Notice Description

Employee Benefits Additional information: Direct Award under CCS Framework - RM6273

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e26c272-ff2f-4cb3-8b73-66f54315438c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751ea500-ba7e-41b2-959c-7411b1c02a08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SME HCI LIMITED T/AS PERKBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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