Planning

Employee Benefits and Wellbeing System

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 14:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an "Employee Benefits and Wellbeing System" within the software and information systems industry category. This initiative is part of the council's efforts to better manage employee rewards, such as retail discounts, recognition, and health support. Located in Portsmouth, UK, the council has made this announcement as a preliminary market engagement notice published on 8th January 2026. A market consultation questionnaire is available, with a due date set for 27th January 2026. This project is significant for potential suppliers, as it involves above-threshold procurement and is scheduled to be awarded with a contract period starting from November 2027 until November 2029, with possibilities for renewal.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions for employee benefits and engagement. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative and proven solutions for comprehensive benefits management systems. Engaging in this market consultation allows businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially influence the final specification requirements set by Portsmouth City Council. The council acknowledges the capabilities suppliers bring in delivering such services and encourages all interested parties, regardless of their participation in the initial consultation, to present their market information. This engagement strategy is designed to ensure high-quality proposals that align with the organisation's goals and employee needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Benefits and Wellbeing System

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council's (PCC) is seeking to understand the current software systems on the market which manage the full range of employee benefits and rewards, from retail discounts, employee recognition, health and wellbeing support and engagement. We recognise the experience and innovation that suppliers can bring to these services. As such PCC would welcome your organisation's market information, which will be used to enable PCC to draw up a high-quality specification that meets the needs of the organisation and our employees. This is purely a market consultation and is in no way an indication of the selection of your organisation or a guarantee of future work. Organisations participating in the market consultation will not have any advantage over organisations who do not participate in this process. Similarly, organisations not participating in the market consultation will not be disadvantaged.

Planning Information

A market consultation questionnaire is available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home Subject to the response PCC may wish to engage with supplier with a proven solution further in an informal discussion. This is purely a market consultation and is in no way an indication of the selection of your organisation or a guarantee of future work. Organisations participating in the market consultation will not have any advantage over organisations who do not participate in this process. Similarly, organisations not participating in the market consultation will not be disadvantaged.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060201
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001522-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2027 - 4 Nov 2029 2-3 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
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)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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