Award

CM3110 Employee Benefits Brokerage

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 16:17

Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 16:16

PlanningUpdate

11 Nov 2025 at 11:38

Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Yorkshire Water Services Limited focuses on securing Employee Benefits Brokering Services. The purpose is to facilitate strategic, compliant, and cost-effective employee benefits. The contract under the "CM3110 Employee Benefits Brokerage" title falls within the private utility category and will be implemented across the United Kingdom. Currently, this process is at the Award stage, with the award notice published on 15 April 2026. Yorkshire Water has chosen a selective competitive flexible procedure for the procurement method, which ensures the appointment of suitable brokerage services for overseeing various employee benefit schemes. The contract period is set from 3 July 2026 to 2 July 2029, with potential extensions until 2031.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory support and benefit optimisation to positively impact market competitiveness. Organisations with capabilities in managing employee benefits, such as Private Medical Insurance and voluntary benefits, can thrive in this arena. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that align with the service delivery model and exhibit proficiency in competitive procedure criteria are well-positioned to excel. In particular, companies adept at balancing commercial proposals with quality scoring stand to gain, as the award criteria split focus evenly between commercial and quality assessment, creating a balanced opportunity for diverse suppliers.

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Notice Title

CM3110 Employee Benefits Brokerage

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water is seeking to procure Employee Benefits Brokering Services to support the delivery of strategic, compliant, and cost effective employee benefits. The appointed broker will be responsible for brokering and overseeing employee benefit schemes. The engagement also includes providing advisory support on benefit optimisation and market competitiveness.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions may be exercised up to two times, with each extension lasting one year. These extensions will not be automatic and will require formal approval prior to activation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034423-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-02-28

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COLLECTIVE

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