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

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

07 Jul 2026 at 14:28

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 13:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands initiated an open procurement process for the provision of an Employee Benefits Scheme via a Self-Service Platform, categorised under benefit services. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the contracting authority sought to develop a comprehensive benefits system encompassing schemes like Cycle 2 Work, IT purchases, and various employee discounts. The tender, identified as WMP0916, planned to proceed with services delivery starting 1st October 2026 for an initial two-year term, with potential extensions. The open competition method was employed, and interested parties were to submit tenders by 22nd July 2026. The procurement stage initially marked as active was later cancelled on 7th July 2026, following a specification review.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic benefits platforms. Competing companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) familiar with public sector demands, could have benefitted from engaging with this procurement. SMEs offering innovative and comprehensive employee benefits solutions would have been well-suited to leverage this tender to expand their market presence, given its broad scope that includes technology and leisure service offerings. Although the process was cancelled, future revised tenders in this area could hold potential for business growth in the public sector benefits space.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063767-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20265 days 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
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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

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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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