--- title: "Staff Voluntary Benefits Platform and Associated Services (CF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45106655-75b9-421a-a0a9-2dac9df4a302" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45106655-75b9-421a-a0a9-2dac9df4a302" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45106655-75b9-421a-a0a9-2dac9df4a302.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45106655-75b9-421a-a0a9-2dac9df4a302.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2019-09-18" --- # Staff Voluntary Benefits Platform and Associated Services (CF) Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45106655-75b9-421a-a0a9-2dac9df4a302 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45106655-75b9-421a-a0a9-2dac9df4a302) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45106655-75b9-421a-a0a9-2dac9df4a302.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking providers for its "Staff Voluntary Benefits Platform and Associated Services" through a competitive procurement process. This tender falls within the industry category of benefit services and is based in London, England. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The tender period is set to close on 18th October 2019, and the initial contract term will be three years with possible extensions for up to four additional years, leading to a total estimated spend of £56 million across three lots. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the service sector, particularly those specialising in employee benefits platforms, retail concessions, and recognition schemes. Companies that can manage integrated platforms offering salary sacrifice options or provide cost-neutral solutions for employee discounts may find this a valuable opportunity. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a suitable tender for innovative businesses looking to expand their market share within the benefit services landscape. ## Notice The BBC is conducting a competitive procurement to appoint a provider(s) for each of the three lots in accordance with the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The BBC is aiming to deliver a benefits hub for delivery of employee core and voluntary benefits, a recognition scheme and access to discounts on retail products and experiences in order to aid the recruitment and retention of the best talent through a comprehensive and competitive benefits offering. The Services covered by this Procurement have been divided into 3 Lots as detailed below: Lot 1 - Provisions for an Employee Benefits Platform and Associated Managed Services. The requirement is for an integrated benefits platform which includes salary sacrifice and deductions along with all associated managed services. Value for this Lot is approximately PS52m. Lot 2- Provisions for an Employee Retailer Concessions Scheme. The requirement is for a site/platform that provides BBC employees with access to concessions on retail products, services and experiences. It is the BBC's expectation that these Services will be provided on a cost neutral basis for the organisation. Therefore, the Service Provider will have the exclusive right to operate and manage the service on the basis that they will be remunerated through commission schemes offered by businesses or retailers whose products and/or services are promoted to the BBC's employees, services users. Lot 3 - Provisions for an Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme. The requirement is for an employee recognition scheme that facilitates the approval and allocation of rewards such as vouchers and e-codes. Value for this Lot is approximately PS2.8m The initial term of the contract will be three (3) years with options to extend at the BBC's sole discretion by up to two (2) years, plus an additional period of up to two (2) years (3 + 2+ 2). ****PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OVERALL ESTIMATED SPEND IS PS56M OF WHICH APPROXIMATELY PS51M (93%) WILL BE RECOVERED VIA LOT 1 (SALARY SACRIFICE)**** Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk. PLEASE NOTE: The Contract start and finish dates stated in Section 1 of this notice are indicative and may be subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e78573b-26f1-4b2d-ad13-39938d38c8f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000,000 | | 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 | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W12 7TS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham | | Electoral ward | College Park & Old Oak | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75310000 - Benefit services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2019 at 07:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e78573b-26f1-4b2d-ad13-39938d38c8f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e78573b-26f1-4b2d-ad13-39938d38c8f7 18th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BravoSolution Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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