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title: "The Provision of a Staff Benefits Platform on behalf of University of Sunderland"
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# The Provision of a Staff Benefits Platform on behalf of University of Sunderland

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adc72a71-6bc0-461a-8929-59453fa57836

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed the procurement process for the provision of a staff benefits platform, aimed at enhancing employee engagement and motivation. This procurement falls under the miscellaneous business and business-related services category. The selective tendering process, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded on 30th September 2024 with the award being announced on 21st February 2025. The contract runs from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028 and is valued at £200,000. The platform will be implemented at the University's location in Sunderland, England (SR1 3SD).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in employee engagement and benefits platforms, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The chosen supplier, Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd, will provide a user-friendly, cost-effective solution with excellent service provision, tailored to the needs of the University of Sunderland's staff. Companies with expertise in developing comprehensive online benefits platforms, especially those with experience in the education sector, would find similar opportunities for growth in such tenders. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, given the procurement method's suitability clause favouring them.

## Notice

The University of Sunderland has appointed a suitably qualified and experienced provider for its rewards and recognition platform that motivates, engages and encourages positive behaviours amongst its employees. Online Employee Benefits Platform to offer a one-stop shop platform which provides a cost-effective, user-friendly solution with excellent service provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ab907e-1737-4787-9037-a208680bf91b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REWARD GATEWAY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ab907e-1737-4787-9037-a208680bf91b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ab907e-1737-4787-9037-a208680bf91b
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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