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Employee Support Services and Benefits

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2025 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "Employee Support Services and Benefits," classified under the software package and information systems industry category. This tender, ID EB/25/1, was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, worth £44,955.48, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. Located in Ashford, England (postcode TN23 1HU), the procurement process concluded with an award to Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd on 31st March 2025, and the award was published on 3rd April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive employee support services and benefits. SMEs are especially well-suited to compete in this market, leveraging the potential for long-term engagement with public sector clients. Engaging in this contract can help businesses enhance their portfolios, gain credibility, and access consistent revenue streams over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Support Services and Benefits

Notice Description

Employee Support Services and Benefits. Call off via Procurement Services Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75399ac4-8e29-4573-9623-84fc187cad07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a59379-8493-434e-97f8-785474ec6d2e
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,955 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,955 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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