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The Provision of a Staff Benefits Platform on behalf of University of Sunderland

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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21 Feb 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has completed the procurement process for the provision of a staff benefits platform, aimed at enhancing employee engagement and motivation. This procurement falls under the miscellaneous business and business-related services category. The selective tendering process, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded on 30th September 2024 with the award being announced on 21st February 2025. The contract runs from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028 and is valued at £200,000. The platform will be implemented at the University's location in Sunderland, England (SR1 3SD).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in employee engagement and benefits platforms, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The chosen supplier, Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd, will provide a user-friendly, cost-effective solution with excellent service provision, tailored to the needs of the University of Sunderland's staff. Companies with expertise in developing comprehensive online benefits platforms, especially those with experience in the education sector, would find similar opportunities for growth in such tenders. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, given the procurement method's suitability clause favouring them.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Staff Benefits Platform on behalf of University of Sunderland

Notice Description

The University of Sunderland has appointed a suitably qualified and experienced provider for its rewards and recognition platform that motivates, engages and encourages positive behaviours amongst its employees. Online Employee Benefits Platform to offer a one-stop shop platform which provides a cost-effective, user-friendly solution with excellent service provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adc72a71-6bc0-461a-8929-59453fa57836
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ab907e-1737-4787-9037-a208680bf91b
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 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 SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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