Tender

Provision of Childcare Voucher Contract

D S T L DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Tender

13 Sep 2021 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The D S T L Defence Science & Technology Laboratory is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Childcare Voucher Contract," aimed at providing comprehensive childcare voucher services, including Salary Sacrifice Vouchers and free Pre-School Vouchers. This procurement falls under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services. The tender is currently at the open stage and submissions are due by 14th October 2021, with a contract period lasting 1080 days. The contract is set to begin its award period on 26th November 2021, following the opening of bids on the same date. The services will be delivered in the region of Fareham, UK, with expressions of interest currently being accepted via email to the contact point, Shane Hargraves.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in childcare services and human resource management consulting, particularly those capable of delivering integrated solutions through an online portal. Companies with experience in providing flexible childcare solutions or those offering bespoke voucher schemes would be well-positioned to compete. Given the large employee base of Dstl utilizing these services, successful bidders will not only secure a contract but also establish lasting partnerships within a critical government sector, fostering further growth and development opportunities in future contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Childcare Voucher Contract

Notice Description

Dstl run a Childcare Voucher Scheme that provides both Salary Sacrifice Vouchers and free Pre-School Vouchers. Dstl has approximately 600 employees on the Dstl Childcare Voucher scheme and around 130 of these claim the free pre-school vouchers. WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. PLEASE EMAIL shargraves@dstl.gov.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supplier to deliver a complete package that delivers both salary sacrifice and free pre-school vouchers which can be accessed by the employee through a single portal. Our current contract is due to expire on the 31 March 2022 and we need to secure a new contract. WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. PLEASE EMAIL shargraves@dstl.gov.uk

Options: Two 12 month extension options

Renewal: contract will be subject to renewal upon end date of contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e01e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022703-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
D S T L DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Shane Hargraves
Contact Email
shargraves@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1980954866

Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 6AD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

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