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Staff Benefits Platform Call-Off Agreement

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2024 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Staff Benefits Platform Call-Off Agreement, classified under Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000) and IT services (CPV 72000000). The project, valued at £77,750.2, will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The agreement involves a configurable platform for communicating employee benefits and offering voluntary discounts. The procurement stage is complete, following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract period begins on 1 April 2025 and ends on 31 March 2028, with the tender period closing on 1 November 2024. The contract was awarded on 24 November 2024 to SME HCI Limited and All Group Companies (Trading as Vivup).

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in multi-platform systems and IT services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive employee benefit solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the procurement process is designed to support these entities. Participating businesses will have the chance to enhance their market presence by collaborating with a significant public sector body and delivering innovative solutions in the employee benefits domain.

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Notice Title

Staff Benefits Platform Call-Off Agreement

Notice Description

A multi-platform system providing Physical, Financial and Mental Health products A co-branded configurable platform for use to communicate employee benefits, messages, events and any content deemed suitable by the Provider or Employer. Voluntary discounts across a range of products deemed suitable by the provider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4c0275f-9ec7-4e35-97bf-30968b45a98a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1a8745-17e5-4c98-988c-f47d4145fefd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pauline Lowe
Contact Email
pauline.lowe@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0151 511 8369

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SME HCI LIMITED AND ALL GROUP COMPANIES (TRADING AS VIVUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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