Award

Healthcare Cash Plan & Associated Services

LINK GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for providing a Healthcare Cash Plan and associated services has been awarded by Link Group, based in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the industry category of housing and community amenities and is specifically targeted at services. The tendering process occurred in Central Scotland, employing an open procedure. Initiated in the planning stage, the procurement process has progressed to the awarding stage, with a contract value of £150,000 signed on 8th May 2025. The contract commences on 1st June 2025, with an initial duration of one year and the possibility of extensions for up to two additional years, resulting in a maximum three-year contract span.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and employee benefits, offering a structured platform to assist in expanding their client base within the public sector. With an open procurement method that attracted interest from both domestic and international bidders, it presents an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs like Health Shield, a company notable for winning the contract. Additionally, service providers with the capability to deliver efficient healthcare solutions in compliance with such contracts will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their relevance and expand market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthcare Cash Plan & Associated Services

Notice Description

Link is looking to appoint a supplier to provide a company sponsored Healthcare Cash Plan and associated services for approximately c870 employees based in Scotland. The contract starts on the 1 June 2025 and is for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend for a further year x 2 making the total maximum contract duration of 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a company sponsored cash benefit in kind Healthcare Cash Plan and associated services for approximately c870 employees based in Scotland. The contract and policy cover will start on the 1 June 2025 for a period of 1 years with the option to extend by one further year x 2 [maximum 3 years in total].. Not applicable

Renewal: The contract and policy cover will start on the 1 June 2025 for a period of 1 years with the option to extend by one further year x 2 on a 1 + 1 basis [maximum 3 years in total].

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795842
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529882
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
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINK GROUP
Contact Name
JC Jen Clarke or KH Kausar Hanif
Contact Email
linkprocurement@linkgroup.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3303030124

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

HEALTH SHIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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