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Employee Benefits Programme

OFSTED

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Ofsted has completed the procurement process for an Employee Benefits Programme, which is classified under miscellaneous services. The procurement was conducted through a limited method as part of the Crown Commercial Service's framework agreement RM6273. The contract, valued at £2,012,000, was awarded to Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd and signed on the 12th of November, 2025. Ofsted, a national agency focused on education, is the buying organisation responsible for this contract. The programme will be implemented across several regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, enhancing the employee experience through retail vouchers, discounted gym memberships, and more.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in delivering employee benefit solutions, especially those specialising in digital platforms that support large-scale operations. Companies able to provide tailored, value-driven services will find growth potential here, leveraging the national reach and substantial contract value. This contract is particularly well-suited for established businesses with the capability to satisfy both quality and cost criteria, as the award considerations weighted these factors at 70% for quality and 30% for value for money.

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Notice Title

Employee Benefits Programme

Notice Description

Following a further competition under the terms of CCS framework agreement RM6273 (Employee Benefits and Services), Ofsted has awarded a contract for the provision of an employee benefits platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Employee benefits programme including access to retail vouchers, childcare vouchers, discounted gym memberships, a cycle to work scheme and payroll giving.

Options: 3 x 1-year extension options

Procurement Information

Contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Service's framework RM6273.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078150-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,012,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
Simon Coller
Contact Email
simon.coller@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY (UK

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