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title: "Employee Benefits"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING"
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# Employee Benefits

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0cabcd9-a7ae-49d3-b2e7-2e0d63943ff5

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## Summary

The University of Reading is currently conducting a tender process for "Employee Benefits" services, which includes four distinct lots: Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work, Employee Reward and Recognition, and Employee Assistance Programme. This procurement falls under the industry category of Human Resources Management Consultancy Services and is being carried out using a selective procurement method (restricted procedure above threshold). The tender period is set to conclude on 21 March 2019, with a contract period commencing on 1 July 2019 and lasting until 30 June 2024. The financial implications for this tender include a minimum value of £30,000 and a total estimated value of £180,000, with delivery addresses located in Reading, South East England.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialised in employee benefits and services, particularly those offering consultancy in childcare vouchers, counselling services, and other employee support programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a suitable competition for innovative firms looking to expand their client base. The contract's non-recurrent nature may also appeal to businesses seeking to establish a long-term relationship with an educational institution while contributing to employee welfare initiatives.

## Notice

Tender for Employee Benefits: - Lot 1 Childcare Vouchers - Lot 2 Cycle to Work - Lot 3 Employee reward and Recognition - Lot 4 Employee Assistance Programme Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511648ed-2003-4452-87c4-0b87736b0fa2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services
- 75340000 - Child allowances
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 08:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511648ed-2003-4452-87c4-0b87736b0fa2
- 15 Feb 2019 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511648ed-2003-4452-87c4-0b87736b0fa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511648ed-2003-4452-87c4-0b87736b0fa2
  12th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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