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title: "COV - Employee Benefits 2024 (ESPO 319_23)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-28"
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# COV - Employee Benefits 2024 (ESPO 319_23)

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f752aed7-a7d8-47ff-a050-e593091fc20a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "COV - Employee Benefits 2024 (ESPO 319_23)" tender was managed by Coventry City Council, which serves as the buying organisation. This process pertains to the industry category "Miscellaneous services" and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 28th April 2025, with SME HCI Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2024 and conclude on 30th November 2028, with a total value of £3,600,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in miscellaneous services, particularly those already engaged in framework agreements. The selection of a large-scale company, such as SME HCI Ltd, further underscores the importance of capacity and experience in this field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar procurement routes, as their suitability is explicitly acknowledged in this process. Engaging in such tenders can propel business growth by accessing substantial public sector contracts.

## Notice

Please note this is a contract award notice. A direct award on the ESPO Framework 319_23, Staff Benefits for the provision of an employee benefit package for Coventry City Council employees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f3bff-ace7-4453-a391-5e8de086192a |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SME HCI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f3bff-ace7-4453-a391-5e8de086192a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f3bff-ace7-4453-a391-5e8de086192a
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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