Planning

Lot 2. Reward Solutions including Salary Sacrifice and Vehicle Leasing

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

14 May 2026 at 09:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 May 2026 at 14:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with HealthTrust Europe LLP, is currently in the planning stage for a comprehensive public procurement process. This ambitious tender is titled "Recruitment, Reward & Retention Solutions," focusing on Lot 2 - Reward Solutions, which includes Salary Sacrifice and Vehicle Leasing. The procurement process is set to launch towards the end of 2026, with a deadline for pre-market engagement expressions of interest on 7th June 2026. The initiative is primarily aimed at services across the UK, incorporating projects beneficial to the healthcare, public, private, and third sectors. The procurement method is open, with the contracting period anticipated to run from December 2026 to December 2028, with potential extensions until December 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employee benefits, financial leasing services, and sustainable transport solutions. The framework's focus on salary sacrifice benefits, including programmes such as pension contributions and car leasing with an emphasis on electric vehicles, positions it as a strategic platform for companies striving to enhance the well-being of employees while advancing sustainability goals. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate as the framework is designed to be inclusive of smaller enterprises. Engaging with the pre-market sessions provides a valuable venue for businesses to align with the procurement requirements and foster long-term growth opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 2. Reward Solutions including Salary Sacrifice and Vehicle Leasing

Notice Description

Lot 2a covers programmes that enable employees to sacrifice a portion of their salary in exchange for a range of benefits. These schemes are designed to provide tax and National Insurance savings for both employees and employers. Typical benefits may include pension contributions, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, and other perks that enhance overall employee wellbeing and retention. Lot 2b focuses on car leasing services, with an emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) and related infrastructure such as car charging solutions. The lot aims to facilitate environmentally friendly commuting options for employees by offering flexible leasing arrangements, access to EVs, and support for installation and management of charging points. This supports sustainability goals and promotes the adoption of greener transport alternatives.

Planning Information

We would like to invite you to participate in our pre-market engagement for the upcoming Recruitment, Reward & Retention Solutions framework due to launch at the end of 2026. This initiative aims to connect suppliers with a diverse customer base across the healthcare, public, private, and third sectors The framework will incorporate four independent elements, Recruitment Solutions (including applicant tracking, onboarding, and employee screening), Reward Solutions (employee benefits and car leasing), Retention Solutions (learning & development, managed service, training assessment), and Occupational Health Services & EAP. Sessions will take place in person or virtually. Organisations identified as having expertise in one or more of these areas are invited to join us for our premarket engagement sessions, where we’ll explore market analysis, service provision, commercials, compliance, software, social value, documentation, and support in depth. To submit expressions of interest, please email HealthTrust at thrs@htepg.com, clearly indicating which lot your inquiry pertains to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044252-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

31681500 - Rechargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

66114000 - Financial leasing services

66510000 - Insurance services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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