Award

Provision of Employee Benefits & Services

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Employee Benefits & Services" was managed by the Intellectual Property Office, which is registered in Newport, United Kingdom. The tender was classified under the "Benefit services" industry category and was concluded using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The entire contract, valued at £4,210,560, will operate from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2029. This tender process has already reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 28th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in employee reward and benefits platforms, especially those that cater to SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated in the selection criteria. Large organisations or those experienced and equipped to manage a substantial contract period spanning four years could also see significant growth by providing competitive, quality service delivery. Businesses located within reach of the United Kingdom, particularly those with capabilities to operate in Wales, would be well-positioned to exploit this opportunity, provided they meet the criteria set forth in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Employee Benefits & Services

Notice Description

Employee rewards and benefits platform for the IPO

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d49750c7-d5ea-4f36-9c38-4e623b7fc5c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144ebf79-20f2-4a58-9269-89fd9b0670c3
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,210,560 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,210,560 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
People Services Commercial IPO
Contact Email
people-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003002000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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