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1087 - Employee Engagement Platform Including Rewards and Benefits

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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30 Jul 2025 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Aston University for an "Employee Engagement Platform Including Rewards and Benefits" has reached the award stage. This initiative is classified under the industry-specific software package category, targeting services related to presents and rewards. The procedure utilised an open method, with Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd being awarded the contract to provide the managed service as defined by the Crown Commercial Services Employee Benefits and Services framework. The contract, valued at £150,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude by 30th September 2028. Aston University, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, managed the procurement.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in employee engagement solutions, specifically software packages that include rewards and benefits. Although the contract is already awarded, similar future tenders could be appealing to companies of varying sizes, especially those experienced in providing comprehensive software solutions across multiple regions, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and others. Such opportunities could be particularly attractive to businesses looking to expand their footprint in these markets. Engaging with future frameworks under the Crown Commercial Services could provide forums for small and large enterprises alike to showcase innovative Employee Benefits and Services that enhance organisational performance and employee satisfaction.

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Notice Title

1087 - Employee Engagement Platform Including Rewards and Benefits

Notice Description

Call off from the following framework, via further competition: Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Employee Benefits and Services (RM6273) - Lot 1, Managed Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f69d3187-f050-48df-a4e7-659a6526a408
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8639c4-cc65-49dc-8397-6e9144ad6b17
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

18530000 - Presents and rewards

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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