Planning

Employee Benefits and Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, is undertaking a procurement process titled "Employee Benefits and Services," focusing on benefit services in the public sector. Situated in West Malling, Kent, the buying organisation is engaging in the planning stage as of 3rd November 2025. The procurement seeks to create a framework agreement valued at £50,000,000 (gross value £60,000,000), with a contract period commencing on 2nd February 2026 and concluding on 31st January 2030. Potential participants have until 7th November 2025 to submit responses to the preliminary market engagement questionnaire through the Delta platform. This procurement primarily falls under the services category and leverages benefit services, medical practice services, and various health services as per CPV codes. The procurement is aimed at supporting diverse public sector organisations in enhancing their employee wellbeing offerings.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, VCSEs, and consortia, to engage in providing employee benefits services designed to support employee well-being and development. The framework encourages flexibility and inclusivity, which suits businesses capable of offering a range of adaptable and innovative solutions such as employee assistance programmes, childcare vouchers, and wellness schemes. With the need for platforms accessible 24/7, businesses that excel in providing online solutions and remote services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those with expertise in delivering both in-person and digital services, and maintaining high levels of employee support and advice, will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their offerings and establish a foothold in the public sector services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Benefits and Services

Notice Description

This framework will provide a compliant, flexible, and outcomes-focused route to market for public sector organisations seeking to deliver the supply of Employee Benefits and Services. The Framework is structured into one lot, designed to reflect real operational needs and encourage participation from organisations of all sizes including SMEs, VCSEs, and consortia. Lot 1: Employee Benefits and Services Scope: This lot covers the provision of employee benefits designed to enhance wellbeing, support financial stability, encourage personal development, and promote a positive work-life balance. The benefits should be accessible to all employees and adaptable to diverse needs and lifestyles. Customers must be able to access benefits via an online platform, access the platform 24/7, 365 days a year. The online platform should offer flexibility to meet any Customer requirements that may arise. This lot will also cover the provision of confidential, accessible, and inclusive support services to employees, designed to promote mental, emotional, financial, and legal wellbeing. Services may be delivered in-person, online, or via telephone, and should be available to all employees regardless of location or working pattern. Staff must be qualified and competent to carry out any intended services. Advice and support to be carried out is to be ensured that the any employees work performance, health and wellbeing is impacted as little as possible. oEmployee Assistance Programmes oChildcare vouchers oLeisure facility discounts/gym memberships oRetail store discounts and promotions oSubscription discounts oLearning and development programme oPayroll giving scheme oFinancial wellbeing scheme oReward and recognition scheme oGreen car scheme oCycle to work scheme For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling%2C-Kent:-Benefit-services./9BRP4R7J9H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9BRP4R7J9H

Planning Information

Please download the attached PME questionnaire and submit your responses via Delta by 5pm on the 7th of November

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070474-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

85121000 - Medical practice services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
Jennifer Ware
Contact Email
jennifer.ware@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING, KENT
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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