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Childcare Voucher Scheme

Renfrewshire Council

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Tender

11 Jan 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is conducting an open tender process for the "Childcare Voucher Scheme", aimed at providing a Salary Sacrifice Scheme for eligible employees. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the Renfrewshire area, UK. The tender period concludes on 5th February 2018, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day at 12:30 PM at Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley. The selection of a service provider must meet specific insurance and experience criteria to ensure they can effectively manage and service the scheme.

This contract presents a viable opportunity for service providers specialising in employee benefits, particularly those with experience in administration of childcare voucher schemes. Companies that offer payroll services or have a strong background in employee financial services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the potential number of participants—approximately 158 employees based on current estimates—the successful bidder can expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Notice Description

2. Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for the Provision of a Childcare Voucher Salary Sacrifice Scheme (the Scheme) which will be made available to all eligible employees who meet the requirements of the Scheme. The appointed Service Provider will provide, manage and service the Childcare Voucher Scheme which will be made available to all employees who are eligible for participation in the scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for the Provision of a Childcare Voucher Salary Sacrifice Scheme (the Scheme) which will be made available to all eligible employees who meet the requirements of the Scheme. The appointed Service Provider will provide, manage and service the Childcare Voucher Scheme which will be made available to all employees who are eligible for participation in the scheme. 2. The Council currently employ in the region of 7,920 employees, based on the Council's total number of employees, it is estimated that approximately 2% of employees may participate in the scheme. Please note: these figures are estimated and the uptake of employees participating in the scheme could be increase or decrease over the period of the Contract. Renfrewshire Council shall not be liable should the figures change. 3. The government have introducing a new tax free childcare scheme. From 1st April 2018, no new employees will be able to join the Scheme after this date. Employees who are currently participating in the Scheme will be able to remain in the current scheme for the period of the contract, unless they decide to withdraw from the Scheme. Taking this into consideration, it is critical that the Scheme is in place for beginning of March 2018 to ensure the timescales of the contract are met. 4. The Service Provider will be required to work with the Council Payroll / HR Service to administer the Scheme. The Council currently operate the following pay timescales, 4 weekly and monthly. The Service Provider must be able to provide the same level of service for all employees which will include the requirement that upon being accepted into the Scheme, the employee will receive childcare voucher on their next pay date according to their individual pay timescales. 5. The Council currently has a childcare voucher scheme in place with Edenred UK Limited. If there is change of Service Provider, the Council would require the incumbent and the new Service Provider to work together to create a smooth transition for both the Council and employees to move to the new Scheme.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the ITT in PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance; however, any extension will be at the sole discretion of Renfrewshire Council subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000516324
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306189
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
11 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306189
    Childcare Voucher Scheme - 2. Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for the Provision of a Childcare Voucher Salary Sacrifice Scheme (the Scheme) which will be made available to all eligible employees who meet the requirements of the Scheme. The appointed Service Provider will provide, manage and service the Childcare Voucher Scheme which will be made available to all employees who are eligible for participation in the scheme.

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