Tender

Soft-Market Test - Employee Benefit and Reward Platform

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 08:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Soft-Market Test - Employee Benefit and Reward Platform" is initiated by BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, located in St Helens, UK. The tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on benefit services (CPV code 75310000). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, below the threshold, and is currently in the tender stage. The tender period ends on 30 January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2029. The project is intended for the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in employee benefit and reward platforms, particularly those that offer scalable solutions with robust user experiences and integration capabilities. The project is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging innovation in flexible reward systems. Businesses that can provide detailed demonstrations of their platforms' capabilities, approaches, and competitive pricing models will likely be strong contenders in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft-Market Test - Employee Benefit and Reward Platform

Notice Description

Torus is looking at options for an employee reward and recognition platform. The solution should support flexible reward options, a strong user experience, and straightforward administration. We are interested in platforms that can scale with our organisation and integrate with existing systems. This soft market test is intended to understand capabilities, approaches, and indicative pricing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2db3d4-4c1f-4509-bbed-60cdec89b698
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2029 3-4 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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Category Manager
Contact Email
procurementteam@torus.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447718707048

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
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
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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