Tender

GB-London: RBGKEW1386 - Health Cash Plan

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is seeking bids for the procurement of a Health Cash Plan, titled "RBGKEW1386 - Health Cash Plan", with a primary focus on benefit services. Located in London, this tender falls under the services category and follows an open procedure method. Key dates to note include the tender closing on 27 February 2025, with the contract period starting on 1 August 2025 and ending on 31 July 2030. The estimated contract value ranges between £50,000 and £100,000.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in providing employee benefit services. Companies specializing in such services or those looking to expand their market presence in the public sector would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement process ensures a transparent and competitive bidding environment, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to apply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: RBGKEW1386 - Health Cash Plan

Notice Description

RBG Kew operates a company-paid health cash plan for employees of the commercial division of RBG Kew Enterprises Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of RBG Kew), headcount circa 190. Other RBG Kew employees have access to the plan on a voluntary, employee-paid basis. The existing contract is due to expire on 31 July 2025 and so we are undertaking a procurement process at this time to ensure continuation of the benefit for eligible staff, and optimal value for money. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c41de0da-78ca-485c-814d-1c7445e517f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ecebd8-87e1-4c7b-92cc-606662ece9cf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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