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title: "1087 - Employee Engagement Platform Including Rewards and Benefits"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 1087 - Employee Engagement Platform Including Rewards and Benefits

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f69d3187-f050-48df-a4e7-659a6526a408

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Aston University for an "Employee Engagement Platform Including Rewards and Benefits" has reached the award stage. This initiative is classified under the industry-specific software package category, targeting services related to presents and rewards. The procedure utilised an open method, with Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd being awarded the contract to provide the managed service as defined by the Crown Commercial Services Employee Benefits and Services framework. The contract, valued at £150,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude by 30th September 2028. Aston University, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, managed the procurement.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in employee engagement solutions, specifically software packages that include rewards and benefits. Although the contract is already awarded, similar future tenders could be appealing to companies of varying sizes, especially those experienced in providing comprehensive software solutions across multiple regions, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and others. Such opportunities could be particularly attractive to businesses looking to expand their footprint in these markets. Engaging with future frameworks under the Crown Commercial Services could provide forums for small and large enterprises alike to showcase innovative Employee Benefits and Services that enhance organisational performance and employee satisfaction.

## Notice

Call off from the following framework, via further competition: Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Employee Benefits and Services (RM6273) - Lot 1, Managed Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8639c4-cc65-49dc-8397-6e9144ad6b17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 18530000 - Presents and rewards
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8639c4-cc65-49dc-8397-6e9144ad6b17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8639c4-cc65-49dc-8397-6e9144ad6b17
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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