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GB-London: RBGKEW1386 - Health Cash Plan

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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21 May 2025 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "GB-London: RBGKEW1386 - Health Cash Plan" contract, conducted by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has reached the award stage. This service-focused procurement falls under the benefit services category (CPV code 75310000) and involves the implementation of a health cash plan for employees of RBG Kew Enterprises Ltd. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure and has resulted in an active award made on 24 April 2025 to the Health Shield Friendly Society. The contract will commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2030, covering the London area in the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £70,200.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in employee benefit services. The open procedure indicates a transparent and competitive procurement environment, encouraging wide participation. Businesses capable of offering innovative and cost-effective health cash plans would be well-suited to contribute and compete in this market, fostering potential collaborations with established institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Such engagements not only promise growth in terms of expanding service portfolios but also enable building lasting commercial relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: RBGKEW1386 - Health Cash Plan

Notice Description

RBG Kew operates a company-paid health cash plan for employees of the commercial division of RBG Kew Enterprises Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of RBG Kew), headcount circa 190. Other RBG Kew employees have access to the plan on a voluntary, employee-paid basis. The existing contract is due to expire on 31 July 2025 and so we are undertaking a procurement process at this time to ensure continuation of the benefit for eligible staff, and optimal value for money. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-945d0a93-6804-43ae-8d9e-a5315bf53938
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7e09a5a-b483-41f8-9066-8e2944bdc3d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH SHIELD FRIENDLY SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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