Award

Flexible Benefits

HS2

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Award

25 Nov 2024 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

HS2 Ltd, based in Birmingham, has awarded a 12-month contract to Benefex Limited for the provision of flexible benefits through a direct award under the GCloud 13 framework. The contract, titled "Flexible Benefits," falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet support, and business services like law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The procurement process is in the award stage, with an award date of 14th November 2024, and the contract period spanning from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. The contract value is £84,000, and it is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with delivery locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and business services to partner with a large-scale project managed by HS2 Ltd. Companies that can deliver robust online employee benefits solutions, especially those capable of operating under a direct award framework like GCloud, would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. The project scope offers a high visibility contract, necessary compliance with various regional regulations, and engagement with a diverse range of locations, which makes it ideal for firms looking to expand their market presence and experience in handling comprehensive, multinational service provision.

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Notice Title

Flexible Benefits

Notice Description

HS2 Ltd have awarded a 12-month contract to Benefex Limited via a Direct Award under GCloud 13 for the provision of Flexible Benefits for online employee benefits brokering and solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f42bbfdd-b205-4735-ad5a-4f848423aee8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed498ff-b26e-42a0-99db-8c6aa4e75519
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via CCS G-Cloud Framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENEFEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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