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HH006-25-ESPO Staff Benefits - Cycle to Work

NHS HIGHLAND

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12 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland, based in Inverness, has completed the procurement process for the "HH006-25-ESPO Staff Benefits - Cycle to Work" scheme, classified under the health industry (CPV code 85100000), focusing on services designed to promote healthy living and contribute to Net Zero targets. This cycle scheme operates in the UK region "UKM6" and is a salary sacrifice programme allowing employees to exchange part of their salary for a bicycle. The tender utilised an open procurement procedure, and the contract was awarded to Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd on 7th August 2025, with a total contract value of £1,420,218.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and wellness sectors, especially those able to supply, support, or manage similar employee benefit programmes. The procurement process is fully based on high-value services that can encourage employee wellness, thus offering substantial growth potential for large enterprises. The detailed knowledge of employee benefit schemes, combined with the ability to adapt to health-driven procurement requirements, positions businesses in related fields to take advantage of similar future opportunities. Being involved in successful schemes that support health initiatives and sustainability goals can enhance business reputations and foster long-term relationships with large buying organisations like NHS Highland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH006-25-ESPO Staff Benefits - Cycle to Work

Notice Description

The Cycle to Work Scheme is a 'salary sacrifice scheme', where an employee exchanges part of their salary for a bicycle before tax and national insurance is applied. The scheme was introduced to inspire healthy living and to meet Net Zero targets. The scheme has been running for a number of years within NHS Highland (NHSH) and there's been an increase in staff using the scheme. NHSH wishes to continue to provide this service to its employees.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cycle to Work Scheme is a 'salary sacrifice scheme', where an employee exchanges part of their salary for a bicycle before tax and national insurance is applied. The scheme was introduced to inspire healthy living and to meet Net Zero targets. The scheme has been running for a number of years within NHS Highland (NHSH) and there's been an increase in staff using the scheme. NHSH wishes to continue to provide this service to its employees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807102
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536820
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,420,218 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463704000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
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 South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536820
    HH006-25-ESPO Staff Benefits - Cycle to Work - The Cycle to Work Scheme is a 'salary sacrifice scheme', where an employee exchanges part of their salary for a bicycle before tax and national insurance is applied. The scheme was introduced to inspire healthy living and to meet Net Zero targets. The scheme has been running for a number of years within NHS Highland (NHSH) and there's been an increase in staff using the scheme. NHSH wishes to continue to provide this service to its employees.

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