---
title: "Instant Recognition Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6a6ff3d-0d4f-4557-beca-01c133e18a48"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY"
published: "2017-03-02"
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# Instant Recognition Scheme

Buyer: HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6a6ff3d-0d4f-4557-beca-01c133e18a48

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Instant Recognition Scheme" was conducted by the Homes & Communities Agency, a notable organisation within the public sector, located in Gateshead, England. This tender, classified under administration services, was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically awarding a contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract is valued at £10,000 and spans from 1st September 2016 to 31st August 2018. The tender period concluded on 29th July 2016, indicating that the process has reached the award stage as of 2nd March 2017.

This opportunity could facilitate substantial growth for businesses specialising in administration services, especially those capable of delivering employee benefit solutions. Companies that may thrive in this competitive environment include established service providers with experience in managing recognition schemes or similar employee engagement initiatives. Given that the contract has already been awarded to Edenred, businesses interested in future opportunities should stay alert for similar tenders from the Homes & Communities Agency and other public sector entities.

## Notice

Provide services as set out in Call of Schedule 2 to the Customer for the benefits of its employee. Call of contract under CCS - RM3704 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d52ed769-1b79-4129-a600-797d5274a4fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE11 0NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Lobley Hill and Bensham |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDENRED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2017 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d52ed769-1b79-4129-a600-797d5274a4fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d52ed769-1b79-4129-a600-797d5274a4fc
  2nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3845bd18-9499-471d-b3ec-2900055af900
  Recognition Scheme

## Provenance

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