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01 Jun 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The tender for an "Employee Benefits Platform" was initiated by Lincolnshire County Council (LCC), situated in Lincoln, England, and falls under the miscellaneous services category. This selective procurement utilised the method of call-off from a framework agreement, targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract, valued at £56,000, supports LCC's people strategy by offering various employee benefits, including childcare vouchers, as a managed service. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2029. The award stage was completed on 17th February 2026, marking the tender's transition to an active status.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs that specialise in delivering managed service platforms for employee benefits. Companies capable of providing comprehensive, innovative solutions to meet the specific requirements of such schemes, while aligning with public sector people strategies, will find this contract particularly beneficial. Firms with expertise in handling additional services and products through a digital platform could successfully leverage this opportunity to strengthen their business presence within the public sector in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Employee Benefits Platform

Notice Description

Employee Benefits Platform for employee benefits provision as a fully managed service. LCC have a legal obligation to continue the scheme for childcare vouchers to existing scheme members. The justification for all other employee benefit packages is that offering these schemes aligns to the Council's people strategy and ambition to be an employer of choice. Additional information: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. If, during the term of this Agreement, the Employer wishes to engage the Provider to supply additional Services and Products, the Employer will request such additional Services and Products through the Employee Benefits Portal upon, and subject to, acceptance of such request, the Provider will supply such additional Services and Products and Service Requirements will be updated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65b45cff-a6f6-4440-9bf4-f115fa2bcd67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0646d54b-942d-493c-81b0-182b71b20fbf
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SME HCI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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