Tender

Employee Benefits

UNIVERSITY OF READING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

12 Mar 2019 at 08:55

Tender

15 Feb 2019 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading is currently conducting a tender process for "Employee Benefits" services, which includes four distinct lots: Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work, Employee Reward and Recognition, and Employee Assistance Programme. This procurement falls under the industry category of Human Resources Management Consultancy Services and is being carried out using a selective procurement method (restricted procedure above threshold). The tender period is set to conclude on 21 March 2019, with a contract period commencing on 1 July 2019 and lasting until 30 June 2024. The financial implications for this tender include a minimum value of £30,000 and a total estimated value of £180,000, with delivery addresses located in Reading, South East England.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialised in employee benefits and services, particularly those offering consultancy in childcare vouchers, counselling services, and other employee support programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a suitable competition for innovative firms looking to expand their client base. The contract's non-recurrent nature may also appeal to businesses seeking to establish a long-term relationship with an educational institution while contributing to employee welfare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Employee Benefits

Notice Description

Tender for Employee Benefits: - Lot 1 Childcare Vouchers - Lot 2 Cycle to Work - Lot 3 Employee reward and Recognition - Lot 4 Employee Assistance Programme Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0cabcd9-a7ae-49d3-b2e7-2e0d63943ff5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511648ed-2003-4452-87c4-0b87736b0fa2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

75340000 - Child allowances

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
Sara Muller
Contact Email
s.muller@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0118 378 8305

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6AQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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