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Employee Benefits

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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15 Jan 2026 at 16:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), based in London, England, has completed the procurement process for providing employee benefits, platform, and maintenance services under the title "Employee Benefits." This procurement falls under the industry category of Business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, with a contract value of £40,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th November 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027. The award stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd, officially published on 15th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the business services industry, including those specialising in employee benefits and associated platforms. The contract's size and scope are well-suited to both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, offering a lucrative avenue for business growth over the next two years. The use of a framework agreement as the procurement method indicates that companies already part of such frameworks or those able to join could benefit from similar future opportunities. Businesses looking to engage with government departments may find this tender a stepping stone to establishing lasting relationships in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Benefits

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide employee benefits, platform and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc39a899-777b-4c96-b88e-e5822ea33483
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f13dd9-38be-433f-97a6-1048dc908833
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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