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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by North Ayrshire Council entails the awarding of a contract for the provision of Employee Benefits and Services under the Government Commercial Agency Framework, specifically lot 1: Managed Service. The council, headquartered in Irvine, Scotland, has utilised a limited procurement method, awarding the contract without prior publication of a call for competition, in line with the framework agreement's terms. The process reached the Award stage on 29th July 2026, with Edenred (UK Group) Ltd, based in London, being the successful supplier. The contract is valued at £75,146.53 and will run from 2nd July 2026 to 1st July 2029, with an optional extension of 12 months, potentially concluding on 1st July 2030.

This tender presents promising opportunities for large-scale service providers specialising in employee benefits and managed services, especially those with the capability to operate under government frameworks. It is a significant prospect for businesses looking to collaborate with a prominent local authority like North Ayrshire Council. Although the procurement was executed through a specific award procedure, future tenders under similar frameworks may offer competitive opportunities particularly suitable for companies with expertise in government service contracts and those that are adept at managing complex service offerings strategically.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of NAC/DA/5130 - Provision of Employee Benefits and Services

Notice Description

Services provided under the Government Commercial Agency Framework for Employee Benefits and Services (Ref RM6273), specifically lot 1: Managed Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services provided under the Government Commercial Agency Framework for Employee Benefits and Services (Ref RM6273), specifically lot 1: Managed Service.

Procurement Information

The award has been made in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement and applicable call-off procedures. Therefore, the contract award without prior publication is lawful.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561098
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,146 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDENRED (UK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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