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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

VIA East Midlands Limited, a public undertaking based in Bilsthorpe, has completed a contracting process related to staff benefits services under the legal framework of The Access Group. The procurement was finalised on 1st July 2025, with a contract running until 31st May 2028. The procurement method was direct, without competition, reflecting a below-threshold approach. The industry category is services, specifically focusing on benefit services, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contracting authority awarded the contract to Access UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, on 27th July 2026.

This contract represents a concrete opportunity for large businesses capable of delivering comprehensive benefit services tailored to various UK regions. The direct procurement method suggests an emphasis on specialist providers with established frameworks. Such tenders can stimulate business growth by opening new channels within the public services sector, particularly for companies that can offer bespoke employee benefits solutions. Businesses aiming to compete effectively should have existing contracts or frameworks with similar public undertakings, as demonstrated by Access UK Limited's successful bid through The Access Group Framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Staff Benefits

Notice Description

Award via The Access Group Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d413
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070687-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£40,697 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BILSTHORPE
Postcode
NG22 8ST
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Bilsthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

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