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AwardUpdate

23 Jun 2026 at 14:09

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Staff Benefits Platform" under the framework agreement via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6273 (Lot 1 Managed Service). This selective procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement and falls under the services industry category, specifically benefit services. The project, valued at GBP 100,000, is set to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 2 February 2026 to 1 November 2027. The award was made to Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd on 1 February 2026, with the award notice published on 12 February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in managed service provision for staff benefits. While the opportunity was not particularly geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with a solid track record in delivering comprehensive benefit services platforms could leverage such contracts to expand their footprint in the public sector. The completion of the procurement phase highlights a successful strategic partnership initiative by Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council, providing businesses with a model framework for service delivery and collaboration through public procurement.

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Notice Title

Staff Benefits Platform

Notice Description

Staff Benefits Platform. To support this requirement, we have procured under the framework agreement via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6273 (Lot 1 Managed Service)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-754aee63-6242-4a57-9115-adb2402b2e7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870dfa78-ea49-4b31-bd0b-7fad0998b6cc
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 1-2 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
BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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