Employee Benefits Platform and Employee Assistant Program Services for South Norfolk District Council

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

South Norfolk District Council has completed the procurement process for an Employee Benefits Platform and Employee Assistant Programme Services. The contract, valued at £16,409.25, was awarded on 14th March 2026, following a selective procurement method from the ESPO Framework 319/23. Pluxee UK Ltd, a large enterprise, successfully secured the contract, which commenced on 15th March 2026 and will run until 15th March 2029. The procurement falls under the industry category of personnel and payroll services (CPV code: 79631000), and the services will be delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process was initiated as a tender and is currently in the award stage, representing a planned and strategic acquisition by the Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils for staff benefits.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses with a track record in employee benefits and assistance services to establish a footprint in the public sector. Companies specialising in comprehensive personnel and payroll solutions will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. While the award phase of this procurement process is complete, understanding the framework's requirements and potential for future engagements in similar tenders could provide significant growth and networking opportunities within municipal service provision sectors. Large enterprises with the capability to handle extensive employee service platforms will find the framework agreements provide a structured pathway to collaboration.

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Notice Title

Employee Benefits Platform and Employee Assistant Program Services for South Norfolk District Council

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice for South Norfolk District Council of a Direct Award Call Off from ESPO Framework 319/23 - Staff Benefits. Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice for South Norfolk District Council of a Direct Award Call Off from ESPO Framework 319/23 - Staff Benefits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd3406ef-bf7f-4c70-adf6-4e03985f7acc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba61906-1737-4276-a115-cd91f2b78a89
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,409 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,409 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 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
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLUXEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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