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title: "UWQ278 - Employee Benefits - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER"
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# UWQ278 - Employee Benefits - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b194158-dbc7-4c29-a108-1a64ed5c91d7

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## Summary

The University of Worcester is conducting a procurement process for an employee benefits and reward and recognition scheme, identified as UWQ278 - Employee Benefits - AWARD. The procurement falls under the industry category of Benefit services (CPV 75310000) and is situated at the University of Worcester with an address in Worcester, UK. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, and the contract is set to start on 20 January 2025 and conclude on 31 January 2029. The process followed a restricted procedure (selective method), and the award was granted on 3 October 2024, with the contract valued at £298,000 GBP. The tender involved multiple delivery addresses, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the employee benefits sector, particularly those capable of handling benefits schemes with wide geographic coverage. Although not directly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, the contract provides a stable, long-term partnership with a reputable institution like the University of Worcester. Businesses specialising in international benefit services with experience in complex reward systems would be well-suited to benefit from and compete in such a tender. Furthermore, partnering with a reputable academic institution could enhance a business's portfolio and market standing.

## Notice

The University of Worcester is tendering for an employee benefits and reward and recognition scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d70c45-0eae-4466-abf1-974ff44383e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SME HCI LTD (TRADING AS VIVUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d70c45-0eae-4466-abf1-974ff44383e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d70c45-0eae-4466-abf1-974ff44383e5
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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