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COV - Employee Benefits 2024 (ESPO 319_23)

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2025 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "COV - Employee Benefits 2024 (ESPO 319_23)" tender was managed by Coventry City Council, which serves as the buying organisation. This process pertains to the industry category "Miscellaneous services" and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 28th April 2025, with SME HCI Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2024 and conclude on 30th November 2028, with a total value of £3,600,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in miscellaneous services, particularly those already engaged in framework agreements. The selection of a large-scale company, such as SME HCI Ltd, further underscores the importance of capacity and experience in this field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar procurement routes, as their suitability is explicitly acknowledged in this process. Engaging in such tenders can propel business growth by accessing substantial public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Employee Benefits 2024 (ESPO 319_23)

Notice Description

Please note this is a contract award notice. A direct award on the ESPO Framework 319_23, Staff Benefits for the provision of an employee benefit package for Coventry City Council employees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f752aed7-a7d8-47ff-a050-e593091fc20a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f3bff-ace7-4453-a391-5e8de086192a
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shain Akhtar
Contact Email
shain.akhtar@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02476978587

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SME HCI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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