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Employee Benefits Platform

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 May 2026 at 10:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council recently completed the procurement process for an Employee Benefits Platform, facilitating the provision of employee benefits as a fully managed service. The contract was awarded on 17th February 2026 and commenced on 1st April 2026, expected to run until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on miscellaneous services, as classified by the CPV code 98300000. This process was managed below threshold procurement, suggesting a streamlined approach tailored for smaller scale contracts. Located in the UKF3 region, it aligns with the council's strategy of becoming an employer of choice, continuing the childcare voucher scheme among other benefits. Lucy Reed serves as the contact point for Lincolnshire County Council, available at their Newland offices in Lincoln.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in managed services solutions, to partner with public authorities. Companies like SME HCI Limited, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate that expertise in employee benefits platforms is highly valued. The potential for contract renewals and the provision of additional services through the platform opens avenues for extended collaboration and service expansion. Businesses in the human resources, technology, or benefits administration sectors may find this field particularly lucrative, as the demand for employer-sponsored benefits and strategic HR solutions continues to grow within public sector organisations. The project’s emphasis on remaining an employer of choice fosters innovation and growth opportunities for providers in meeting and exceeding modern employment expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Benefits Platform

Notice Description

Employee Benefits Platform for employee benefits provision as a fully managed service. LCC have a legal obligation to continue the scheme for childcare vouchers to existing scheme members. The justification for all other employee benefit packages is that offering these schemes align to the Council's people strategy and ambition to be an employer of choice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a5f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049580-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£54,806 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SME HCI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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