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title: "Soft-Market Test - Employee Benefit and Reward Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee420b3c-27c2-48ed-94d4-9c70a9a19eda"
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published: "2026-01-20"
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# Soft-Market Test - Employee Benefit and Reward Platform

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee420b3c-27c2-48ed-94d4-9c70a9a19eda

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Soft-Market Test - Employee Benefit and Reward Platform" is initiated by BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, located in St Helens, UK. The tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on benefit services (CPV code 75310000). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, below the threshold, and is currently in the tender stage. The tender period ends on 30 January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2029. The project is intended for the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in employee benefit and reward platforms, particularly those that offer scalable solutions with robust user experiences and integration capabilities. The project is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging innovation in flexible reward systems. Businesses that can provide detailed demonstrations of their platforms' capabilities, approaches, and competitive pricing models will likely be strong contenders in this procurement process.

## Notice

Torus is looking at options for an employee reward and recognition platform. The solution should support flexible reward options, a strong user experience, and straightforward administration. We are interested in platforms that can scale with our organisation and integrate with existing systems. This soft market test is intended to understand capabilities, approaches, and indicative pricing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2db3d4-4c1f-4509-bbed-60cdec89b698 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA9 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2db3d4-4c1f-4509-bbed-60cdec89b698

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2db3d4-4c1f-4509-bbed-60cdec89b698
  20th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-St-Helens:-Benefit-services./922966A4T2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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