Provision of an Employee Benefits Scheme via a Self-Service Platform

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is inviting tenders for the Provision of an Employee Benefits Scheme via a Self-Service Platform. This tender, identified as WMP0916, falls under the industry category of 'Benefit services' and covers the geographical region of the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, utilising an open competition method suitable for below-threshold contracts. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 7th July 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 22nd July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and will run until 30th September 2028, with options for extension. This project aims to provide employees with access to various benefits such as Cycle to Work, IT purchases, and leisure discounts.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic benefit platforms, especially those catering to public sector clients. The focus is on providing a comprehensive self-service benefits platform, making it ideal for companies with experience in digital integration and employee engagement solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the lot structure is designed to facilitate SME participation. Successful bidders will be those who can demonstrate strong capabilities in delivering high-quality platforms, enhanced by competitive pricing models, with quality accounting for 75% of the award criteria. Businesses with innovative strategies in managing employee benefit schemes and those capable of flexible, scalable service delivery will find this an attractive opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of an Employee Benefits Scheme via a Self-Service Platform

Notice Description

The requirement is for the Provision of an Employee Benefits Scheme via a Self-Service Benefits Platform. The Supplier must provide an Electronic System that provides Users with a single point of access to the following Benefit Schemes as a minimum: * Cycle 2 Work Scheme (Please note the preference is for this to be open all year round) * Information Technology Purchase * Mobile Phone Purchase * Car Leasing Scheme * Car Parking Scheme * Local Benefits * Employee Retail Discounts * Leisure Discounts * Holiday Discounts * Gym Membership

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract term will be for an initial period of two years from the Contract Commencement date, with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months each, subject to the satisfactory performance of the supplier. The Contracting Authority does not incur any costs for the current Benefits Platform. Therefore, the estimated indicative spend per annum for this contract is not known.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058984-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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