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Benefits Platform Replacement

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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22 May 2026 at 14:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed a selective procurement process to award a contract for the replacement of their benefits platform, a crucial system supporting approximately 3,000 employees. This procurement, classified under the 'Benefit services' industry category, involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Pluxee UK Limited with a total contract value of £126,000, covering the period from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029. The process concluded with the award published on 22nd May 2026, following the tender period that ended on 10th April 2026. The contract location is Salford, England, postal code M5 4WT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in strategic benefits platforms, particularly those capable of supporting large employee bases in the educational sector. While the awarded company is a large-scale business, this process indicates a promising avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to aim for future opportunities within framework agreements in service provision categories. Businesses with expertise in managing complex benefits systems that enhance employee value propositions would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benefits Platform Replacement

Notice Description

This opportunity is for a specialist strategic partner to support the University in the provision of a benefits platform. This platform is a business-critical system, serving approximately 3,000 employees and underpinning our employee value proposition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fdeb05c-d1b4-41e8-8413-baf46322dd5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1dc1864-9820-49d9-a11f-5983e152e297
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sodexo Motivation Solutions UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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