--- title: "C20242153 - Benefits Brokerage and support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a04d023b-b09a-4bf0-8022-06f2c0f4d5e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a04d023b-b09a-4bf0-8022-06f2c0f4d5e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a04d023b-b09a-4bf0-8022-06f2c0f4d5e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a04d023b-b09a-4bf0-8022-06f2c0f4d5e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFCOM" published: "2025-02-13" --- # C20242153 - Benefits Brokerage and support Buyer: OFCOM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a04d023b-b09a-4bf0-8022-06f2c0f4d5e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a04d023b-b09a-4bf0-8022-06f2c0f4d5e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a04d023b-b09a-4bf0-8022-06f2c0f4d5e9.json) ## Summary Ofcom, located in London, England, is seeking external consultancy services for their employee benefits packages under the title "C20242153 - Benefits Brokerage and Support." This tender falls within the Financial and Insurance Services industry category and will encompass delivery addresses across the UK and other specified regions. The procurement method is an open procedure for services above the threshold, with a tender period ending on 17 March 2025 at 12:00 PM. Key stages include the initiation of services starting 1 July 2025 and continuing until 30 June 2028, with a possible extension of up to two further 12-month periods. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in benefits brokerage and insurance consultancy. Companies with proven brokerage capabilities, particularly in private medical, life insurance, group income protection, and related areas, can significantly benefit. Additionally, businesses proficient in offering bespoke solutions and cost optimisation, while ensuring regulatory compliance, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they have the expertise to assist Ofcom in areas like employee benefit design, cost management, and effective communication during annual benefit enrolment. ## Notice Ofcom has a requirement for external advice on our employee benefits packages. The requirement is for advice on the brokerage, design and implementation of our core benefits, and also bespoke solutions to suit Ofcom's overall benefits package. 6.2 As a minimum, the service must deliver the following: - Proven brokerage ability to assist Ofcom in choosing core benefit insurance products: in private medical, life insurance and group income protection product o Be able to provide advice on how to minimise total costs and premiums o Be able to provide contract review and negotiation of core benefit insurance products o Help Ofcom ensure it is compliant with any regulations relevant to the benefits o Be able to assist in resolving problems, acting as a go between to help resolve any problems with claims or administration of benefits - Advise on choosing appropriate insurance produces for employee bought benefits: Dental, critical illness, travel - Give advice on changes to benefits packages based on employee demographics and previous utilization rates It would be preferable were the service also able to: - Provide expert advice in all flexible benefits - Assist with employee communications related to annual benefit enrolment Any contract(s) awarded following the conclusion of the tender process will be for an initial duration of 3 years which will expire on 30 June 2028. At Ofcom's discretion the contract may be extended for up tp two further periods of 12 months each. The maximum length of the contract is therefore five years from the services commencement date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6a1b760-fa57-4818-b945-bda4557ed4bf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | OFCOM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 9HA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2025 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6a1b760-fa57-4818-b945-bda4557ed4bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6a1b760-fa57-4818-b945-bda4557ed4bf 13th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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