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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provsion of a Flexible Benefits System"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provsion of a Flexible Benefits System

Buyer: GO SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-364b4e36-5d50-4b09-bd73-57701a0ad55a

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## Summary

Cotswold District Council, through GO Shared Services, is inviting tenders for the provision of a Flexible Benefits System, with a focus on supporting the newly established 2020 Partnership, formed by Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, and West Oxfordshire Councils. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 5th May 2017. This opportunity falls under the Miscellaneous software package and computer systems category, and the contract value is estimated between £60,000 and £70,000, commencing on 12th June 2017 and lasting until 10th June 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that can offer flexible benefits systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement aims to support their participation. Companies with expertise in service delivery and bespoke software development will find this contract particularly relevant, as it aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the 2020 Partnership's operations.

## Notice

Cotswold District Council is seeking to procure a new Flexible Benefits system on behalf of the 2020 Partnership which establishing three new companies to deliver the services on behalf of the Partnership. The 2020 Partnership is a service delivery partnership established by Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean and West Oxfordshire Councils. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gosharedservices/aspx/Home Delivery Notes N/A Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : N/A Funding Description N/A Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8ea5c2-24d8-4cb6-98d3-8de7d093d11b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 10 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GO SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL7 1PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cotswold |
| Electoral ward | Watermoor |
| Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2017 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8ea5c2-24d8-4cb6-98d3-8de7d093d11b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8ea5c2-24d8-4cb6-98d3-8de7d093d11b
  10th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gosharedservices/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cotswold.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gosharedservices/aspx/Home

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