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Healthcare Cash Plan Benefit & Associated Services

LINK GROUP

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Healthcare Cash Plan Benefit & Associated Services" is being conducted by Link Group, based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is currently in the award stage, following its initiation as an open procedure. Key dates include the submission deadline on 12 April 2021, with bid opening scheduled for 13 April 2021. The contract, valued at £80,000, will commence on 1 June 2021 and spans a duration of two years, with options for extensions. This procurement process falls under the services category and targets approximately 800 employees across Scotland.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and employee benefits sector, particularly those capable of providing company-sponsored healthcare cash plans and associated services. As Link Group seeks a supplier to support its employee wellbeing initiatives, companies that have experience with large-scale health service provisions or innovative health benefit solutions would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this contract could significantly benefit suppliers looking to expand their footprint in Scotland's public sector and build long-term relationships with a reputable buyer.

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Notice Title

Healthcare Cash Plan Benefit & Associated Services

Notice Description

Link is looking to appoint a supplier to provide it with a company sponsored Healthcare Cash Plan and associated services for approximately c800 employees (including forecast growth in short-term) based in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a company sponsored cash benefit in kind Healthcare Cash Plan and associated services for approximately c800 employees (including forecast growth in short-term) based in Scotland. The contract and policy cover will start on the 1 June 2021 for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by one further year plus one further year [4 years in total].. Link's current Healthcare Cash Plan provider contract ends on the 31 May 2021. The policy must be able to be effective the 1 June 2021.

Renewal: The contract and policy cover will start on the 1 June 2021 for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by one further year plus one further year [4 years in total].

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647617
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412045
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

66512210 - Voluntary health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
2 - 4 years.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINK GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1RL
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTFIELD HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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