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Employee Benefits

INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY

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12 Jan 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has concluded an award phase for a procurement titled "Employee Benefits." The procurement falls under the benefit services category, with a focus on accessing an employee benefits platform for IBCA staff. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and contracts have been awarded to Reward Gateway, a large supplier. This contract, which commenced on 13th December 2025 and will run until 12th December 2028, allows for a budget of up to £1,000,000 in vouchers. This process highlights the engagement in the services sector within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial potential for businesses involved in providing employee benefit services. Companies capable of offering innovative, scalable benefit solutions can benefit significantly, particularly those with previous experience in similar frameworks. The opportunity was open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating inclusivity and a push towards diverse supplier participation. This opens doors for businesses capable of supporting frameworks or adding value to established service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Employee Benefits

Notice Description

Access to an employee benefit platform for IBCA staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-589eb880-1395-410a-808d-6f1fedb2c112
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb06ff57-5132-4c39-80ce-d005241c6015
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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 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
INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE98 1XY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Lobley Hill and Bensham
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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