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Staff Benefits and Rewards

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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13 Dec 2023 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for the provision of a managed Employee Benefits Scheme, including various staff benefits and salary sacrifice schemes, through a centralised provider. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being awarded to SME HCI Limited (T/A Vivup). The contract period runs from 11th December 2023 to 10th December 2027, with an optional 12-month extension. The tender was initiated on 27th October 2023, and it is classified under services, primarily aimed at rewarding and supporting staff.

This procurement opportunity for the Staff Benefits and Rewards contract by the University of East Anglia is suited for businesses providing benefit services and miscellaneous services, especially those capable of managing a centralised Employee Benefits Scheme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these service sectors could leverage their expertise to compete effectively. The contract period offers a substantial timeframe for successful bidders to establish long-term relationships and grow their business within the employee benefits industry.

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Notice Title

Staff Benefits and Rewards

Notice Description

Provision of a managed Employee Benefits Scheme including multiple staff benefits, discounts and salary sacrifice schemes through a single centralised provider. Call off completed via ESPO Staff Benefits Framework Agreement 319_23 - Lot 1 Managed Service. Contract initial term is for 4 years, with an optional 12 month extension at the discretion of the university.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ac8beb0-e83b-4369-8356-7c04f2c80c45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c945e9f-53bc-4559-85ec-cd48c15abb3d
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

18530000 - Presents and rewards

75310000 - Benefit services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2027 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SME HCI LIMITED (T/A VIVUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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