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Employee Benefits & Services

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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27 Jul 2026 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The Pensions Regulator, focused on a contract titled "Employee Benefits & Services" which falls under the industry category of benefit services. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, this procurement pertains to providing benefits such as childcare vouchers, gym discounts, and a self-service portal for employee discounts. The process employed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract has reached the award stage, with Reward Gateway Ltd selected as the supplier. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24 July 2026, and the contract period commencing on 1 August 2026, concluding on 31 July 2029. The total contract value is £90,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in employee benefits and services, particularly those experienced in managing self-service portals and voluntary benefits. The suitability criteria highlighted a preference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as organisations with social value objectives (VCSEs). Such businesses, especially those with experience in selective procurement from framework agreements, may find potential growth opportunities in engaging with public sector buyers like The Pensions Regulator.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Benefits & Services

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of benefits services for employees. Enables access to: Childcare vouchers, Ride to work, Small thank you vouchers, Gymflex and Shopping discounts. The self -service portal gives employees easy access to a wide range of discounts on everyday spending, as well as the opportunity to explore and sign up for our voluntary benefits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701cc280-65ba-4e86-97a4-d2d93e781cce
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, VCSE
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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