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07 Jul 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by NCG, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, for a project titled "Employee Benefits". This procurement falls under the Financial and Insurance Services industry category, specifically targeting Employee Benefits such as Discounts, Dental Insurance, Childcare Vouchers, and Cycle to Work schemes. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement under the Government Commercial Agency, RM6273 Lot 1. The tender was in the award stage as of 7th July 2026, following the conclusion of the tender period on 24th April 2026. This contract spans from 26th April 2026 to 25th April 2030, with a total contract value of £1,000,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the financial and employee benefits services sectors, to provide sophisticated solutions for employee benefit schemes. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract due to the specific suitability criteria allowing for SME participation. The contract has been awarded to Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd, a large enterprise noted for its expertise in the field, indicating the potential benefits of strong industry experience and the ability to deliver comprehensive benefit packages. Businesses capable of managing extensive employee benefit programmes are likely to find growth opportunities here, capitalising on the rising demand for improved employee welfare solutions across the UK.

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Notice Title

Employee Benefits

Notice Description

Employee Benefits, including but not limited to Employee Discounts, Dental Insurance, Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to work and Green Car scheme. Direct Award via Government Commercial Agency, Employee Benefits and Services (RM6273) Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b79de74d-8802-41d0-af1a-004a4489c7b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f374a4-e468-41b0-9f8c-8ec55e87ba1a
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

75310000 - Benefit services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2030 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
NCG
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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