Award

Employee Benefit

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

09 Oct 2024 at 10:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for an employee benefits platform, classified under benefit services (CPV code: 75310000). The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at £24,538, was awarded to Pluxee UK Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract period spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025, with the award notice published on 9th October 2024. The delivery location for the services is Coventry, England, specifically at the postal code CV1 5FB.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the benefit services industry, enabling them to provide tailored employee benefit solutions to prominent institutions like Coventry University. Businesses specialising in employee benefits and digital platforms are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, which can lead to substantial business growth through partnerships with educational establishments. The focus on direct procurement methods and suitability for SMEs suggests a competitive edge for smaller enterprises with innovative and cost-effective solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Benefit

Notice Description

Employee benefits platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a332527-2813-43c3-a32d-f62877615825
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a91f31fd-355a-491d-8211-ed178cc2e80b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,538 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,538 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLUXEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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