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Employee Discounts & Benefits

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Employee Discounts & Benefits services. The contract falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category, with a total value of £350,000. The procurement method used was selective, with a tender period ending on 11th July 2022. The contract period runs from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2029. The buying organisation, Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, South East England, initiated this tender to enhance employee benefits and support.

This tender for Employee Discounts & Benefits services offers opportunities for businesses to engage with the public sector in enhancing employee welfare. Businesses in the community, social, and personal services industry, particularly those offering benefits and support services, would find this tender well-suited for bidding. The contract duration provides a stable opportunity for long-term business growth and collaboration with the Kent County Council to meet employee needs effectively and efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Discounts & Benefits

Notice Description

The Employee Discounts and Benefits platform is web-based and acts as a focal point for a variety of benefits on offer to the Council employees. From the web site, employees are able to access discounts from a wide range of in-store and online retailers, gyms, and health clubs, as well as being pointed to a range of other benefits such as childcare vouchers. The site also links employees to other areas of employee interest including pensions and adult education. This was procured by the "Employee Support Services and Benefits Y21027". Additional information: This was procured by the "Employee Support Services and Benefits Y21027".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e8a53ba-479c-4a3d-b540-d9a54f5aadda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04b1938-87b1-472a-ac17-475dd2a00a1d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£317,318 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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