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30 Apr 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Cabinet Office Employee Benefits Services" was managed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Cabinet Office. This process, under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV: 79400000), covers the supply of services to a diverse set of locations, including the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, and various international territories. The contract was awarded to SME HCI Limited and follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. With a budget of £5,100,000, the service agreement spans from March 20, 2025, to March 20, 2027. The award stage was completed, and the contract was activated on March 20, 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for providers specialising in employee benefits services, particularly those with capabilities to handle complex, large-scale contracts across multiple regions. Businesses that excel in tailoring employee benefit solutions to governmental or large organisational frameworks may find this contract appealing. While the procurement was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with existing framework agreements will benefit the most due to the selective procurement approach. This contract allows companies to expand their reach into governmental contracts and showcase their ability to deliver comprehensive consultancy and management services on a broad scale.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cabinet Office Employee Benefits Services

Notice Description

Provision of Cabinet Office Employee Benefits Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c17ad68-89b5-49d3-9d5b-cac5142852ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb66acff-dfa0-4512-a810-cd9e1501f24f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2027 2-3 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
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SME HCI LIMITED

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