Planning

Benefits System

CADENT GAS LIMITED

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Planning

20 Jan 2026 at 10:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CADENT GAS LIMITED is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "Benefits System" aimed at integrating its current employee benefits systems into one cohesive solution. This falls under the services category with a focus on software-related and human resources management consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key market engagement milestone due on 30th January 2026. The project is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026, and the initial contract period will run until 10th August 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. Interested parties are encouraged to engage by contacting the buyer via the provided email to receive further documentation by the stipulated deadline.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in software development, HR consultancy, and personnel and payroll services. Companies with expertise in integrating multiple service platforms and possessing capabilities to deliver through both application and desktop solutions with single sign-on functionalities stand to benefit. Potential contractors can leverage the opportunity to provide a comprehensive system that enhances operational efficiency and employee satisfaction, all while aligning with Cadent's branding and technological requirements. The requirement for an MI & Analytics component also signifies an opportunity for firms proficient in data analytics and management information systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benefits System

Notice Description

We currently have our Benefits systems with two providers and are looking to integrate into one system. By doing this we wish to improve the employee experience, giving better operational efficiency, commercial savings and data integration with our internal systems. We use one provider for the current recognition solution in place accessed via a branded portal with Single Sign-On (SSO). We then have another provider to supply via a branded portal with Single Sign-On (SSO) and app: * Flexible Benefits plan enabling online selection of salary and benefits and requires compatibility with SAP/SuccessFactors Employee Central. * TRS historically provided annually in paper form; future solution to be online, device-accessible, and capable of more frequent updates (near real-time where appropriate). * Discount shopping gives access to a wide range of discounts and offers. This offers; across a variety of categories, discounted high street gift cards, vouchers and e-codes. Key requirements: * Available to support all four services: Recognition (including career milestones), Total Reward Statements (TRS), Flexible Benefits (MyChoices) and Discount Shopping (MyOffers) * Ideally an application system, and also desktop enabled with SSO. * 'Library' functionality where employees can access policies/procedures documentation. * Ability to personalize with Cadent branding. * MI & Analytics: Real-time self-service MI including tax reporting, portal visits, redemptions, usage by geography and org structure, spend reporting, values selection, top vendors, social wall interactions, platform uptime. * Project Management: Transition planning, annual renewal management, and continuous improvement. * Cadent account manager helpdesk service available on telephone and email. * Cadent employee helpdesk service available on telephone and email (instant chat also preferable). * Comms support including push notifications

Planning Information

If you are interested in this requirement, please email box.ITandCorporateServicestenders@cadentgas.com by 30th January 2025 2pm to receive the RFI documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06098b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004646-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

75310000 - Benefit services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2029 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
CADENT GAS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
box.itandcorporateservicestenders@cadentgas.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV7 9JU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Revel and Binley Woods
Westminster Constituency
Rugby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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