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Cycle to Work Scheme 2024

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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30 Sep 2024 at 14:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has recently concluded a public procurement process for the "Cycle to Work Scheme 2024." This procurement falls under the "Benefit services" category (CPV 75310000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £800,000, will commence on 1st December 2024 and run until 30th November 2028. The scheme aims to provide HMRC compliant cycle to work services, including bike loans through salary sacrifice arrangements for approximately 6,000 employees of the university.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities by enabling SMEs to participate, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in benefit services, particularly those capable of providing seamless and compliant cycle to work schemes, stand to benefit from participating in such tenders. The University of Southampton's requirements for an easily accessible and minimally impactful scheme on staff time make it ideal for companies familiar with efficient, user-friendly service deliveries in the benefit management industry. The long-term nature of the contract also ensures sustained business growth and stability for the winning supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cycle to Work Scheme 2024

Notice Description

The University of Southampton currently operates a successful cycle to work scheme through the ESPO framework and this contract period is coming to an end in December 2024. The University is looking to re-tender for the supply of a fully serviced HMRC compliant cycle to work scheme. Bike loans will be operated through salary sacrifice arrangements run over 6 or 12 months, with the option to make an 18-month option available upon request of the Reward team. The employee must use the bike to travel, for some part at least, between home and work. Payments are made from employees' gross salary and are made free from income tax and national insurance (NI). The University has circa 6,000 employees and requires a scheme that is easily accessible by all eligible employees. The University currently operates the scheme on an 'always open for applications' basis (as opposed to having fixed application windows) and wish to continue with this arrangement. It is important that the scheme has minimal impact on University staff time and that the application process and receipt of bikes is straightforward and practical for staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f45b7682-66e2-4116-8352-c26d1022b62c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f865fdf7-9fce-4bfd-bd9d-1399dcbe266e
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
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Morgan Hughes
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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