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Staff Benefits & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2024 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Suffolk County Council contracting Pluxee UK Ltd to deliver a Staff Benefits and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for its employees. The project falls under the "Presents and rewards" category, with additional classifications in "Benefit services" and "Other community, social and personal services." The procurement method was a direct award, and the contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £71,500. The location of service delivery is in the East of England, specifically within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in employee assistance programmes and staff benefits management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this type of contract particularly appealing due to the inclusive suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their portfolio, establish relationships with public sector organisations, and increase their market presence in the employee benefits industry.

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Notice Title

Staff Benefits & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Notice Description

Delivery of a Staff Benefits and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for our employees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-addd0809-088d-4bb1-bbdb-d80a027c532e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c6581e8-8d7b-43aa-b7ef-af2b1c225c42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicola Wilson
Contact Email
nicola.wilson@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264576

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLUXEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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