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title: "Employee Benefits Platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Employee Benefits Platform

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65b45cff-a6f6-4440-9bf4-f115fa2bcd67

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## Summary

The tender for an "Employee Benefits Platform" was initiated by Lincolnshire County Council (LCC), situated in Lincoln, England, and falls under the miscellaneous services category. This selective procurement utilised the method of call-off from a framework agreement, targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract, valued at £56,000, supports LCC's people strategy by offering various employee benefits, including childcare vouchers, as a managed service. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2029. The award stage was completed on 17th February 2026, marking the tender's transition to an active status.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs that specialise in delivering managed service platforms for employee benefits. Companies capable of providing comprehensive, innovative solutions to meet the specific requirements of such schemes, while aligning with public sector people strategies, will find this contract particularly beneficial. Firms with expertise in handling additional services and products through a digital platform could successfully leverage this opportunity to strengthen their business presence within the public sector in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Employee Benefits Platform for employee benefits provision as a fully managed service. LCC have a legal obligation to continue the scheme for childcare vouchers to existing scheme members. The justification for all other employee benefit packages is that offering these schemes aligns to the Council's people strategy and ambition to be an employer of choice. Additional information: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. If, during the term of this Agreement, the Employer wishes to engage the Provider to supply additional Services and Products, the Employer will request such additional Services and Products through the Employee Benefits Portal upon, and subject to, acceptance of such request, the Provider will supply such additional Services and Products and Service Requirements will be updated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0646d54b-942d-493c-81b0-182b71b20fbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SME HCI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0646d54b-942d-493c-81b0-182b71b20fbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0646d54b-942d-493c-81b0-182b71b20fbf
  1st June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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