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Employee Benefits 2021 - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) AWARD Notice

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has awarded a contract titled "Employee Benefits 2021 - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC’s) AWARD Notice" as part of the open procurement method under the ESPO Staff Benefits Framework Agreement 319/19. Located in Inverness, this procurement is aimed at providing a fully managed service that allows employees to access various benefits through salary sacrifice and voluntary benefits schemes. The contract was signed on 20th January 2021 and is set to commence on 1st April 2021, with a completion date of 29th September 2022, including the potential for two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the employee benefits and welfare services sector. Companies that provide innovative employee benefit solutions, particularly those capable of managing voluntary contribution schemes under local government pension plans, would be well-suited to compete. With 25 bids received, including 15 from SMEs, there is a competitive landscape that offers potential for growth in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Employee Benefits 2021 - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) AWARD Notice

Notice Description

AWARD Notice Direct Call-Off Contract for a fully managed service under ESPO Staff Benefits Framework Agreement 319/19 - The Highland Council required an Employee Benefits provider to provide staff with the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits through either a salary sacrifice scheme or a voluntary benefits scheme - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) - Local Government Pension Scheme ('LGPS')

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD Notice Direct Call-Off Contract for a fully managed service under ESPO Staff Benefits Framework Agreement 319/19 - The Highland Council required an Employee Benefits provider to provide staff with the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits through either a salary sacrifice scheme or a voluntary benefits scheme - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) - Local Government Pension Scheme ('LGPS')

Options: The Call-off Contract Start date 01/04/2021 and End date 29/09/2022, with an option to extend, subject to mutual agreement for two (2) x 12-month extensions (end date 29/09/2023 + 29/09/2024).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646279
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409138
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702189

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVC WISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409138
    Employee Benefits 2021 - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) AWARD Notice - AWARD Notice Direct Call-Off Contract for a fully managed service under ESPO Staff Benefits Framework Agreement 319/19 - The Highland Council required an Employee Benefits provider to provide staff with the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits through either a salary sacrifice scheme or a voluntary benefits scheme - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) - Local Government Pension Scheme ('LGPS')

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