Planning

THRS - Flexible Employee Benefits

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

05 Aug 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with HealthTrust Europe LLP, is in the planning stage for a contract titled "THRS - Flexible Employee Benefits". This opportunity, marked for services under the industry category, encompasses a framework agreement offering flexible employment benefits through salary sacrifice schemes for personal vehicle leasing, including environmentally friendly options. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Activities are planned to commence from 1 August 2026 and extend until 31 July 2028, with an option to extend further till 31 July 2030. The buying organisation is based in Basildon, UK, with HealthTrust Europe handling the procurement management based in Birmingham, UK.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for companies specialising in employment benefit services, vehicle leasing, and environmentally sustainable vehicle options. The open procedure framework allows small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary community sector enterprises to compete effectively. Participation could facilitate entry into the public sector market through access to established procurement frameworks offered by HealthTrust Europe. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive employee benefits, including ultra-low emission and electric vehicles, will find this contract particularly aligned with their services, fostering potential for long-term collaborations and market expansion within the NHS network.

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Notice Title

THRS - Flexible Employee Benefits

Notice Description

The scope of this framework agreement includes the provision of a comprehensive range of flexible employment benefits including salary sacrifice schemes either as a managed service solution under Lot 1a, or as a suite of specific employee benefit schemes (one or more employment benefits) under Lot 1b. The framework also includes the provision of a salary sacrifice scheme for Personal Vehicle Leasing (with access to environmentally friendly vehicle options such as Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) under Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058149
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046021-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

18530000 - Presents and rewards

34100000 - Motor vehicles

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Customer Care
Contact Email
customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
01268 524900, 08458875000

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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