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Employee Benefits via ESPO Framework Agreement 319 Staff Benefits

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2020 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, which is seeking to provide employee benefits through the title "Employee Benefits via ESPO Framework Agreement 319 Staff Benefits". The industry category is classified under benefit services, and the contract is located in Southend-on-Sea, England. This procurement was initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period set to start on 2nd September 2019 and run until 31st August 2024. Key details include the award date of 30th August 2019, with a total contract value amounting to £250,000, depending on employee usage of the benefits provided.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employee benefits services, including employee portals, salary sacrifice schemes, and financial wellbeing services. Companies adept at managing diverse employee benefit provisions, especially those with experience in framework agreements or public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The ongoing nature of the contract could encourage sustained partnerships with the council, particularly for businesses aligned with the evolving needs of the workforce.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Benefits via ESPO Framework Agreement 319 Staff Benefits

Notice Description

A managed staff benefits service which includes access to the following: * Employee portal * Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme * Financial wellbeing scheme (separate contract by accessed via the portal) * Technology Products salary sacrifice scheme * Leisure & Retail scheme * Car salary sacrifice (separate contract by accessed via the portal) * Childcare vouchers (separate contract by accessed via the portal)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90037d3f-e81f-4175-89b4-a1a3709a7a0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aec4735-e5b7-4b53-a86e-a7d4fd7efb3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2024 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SME HCI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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