--- title: "CO0113 Staff Rewards & Benefits" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037470" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037470" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037470.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037470.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-28" --- # CO0113 Staff Rewards & Benefits Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037470 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037470) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037470.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is seeking providers for their "CO0113 Staff Rewards & Benefits" programme, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," in the UKH region. The procurement aims to extend and harmonise employee benefits into an accessible web portal. As of 28th April 2026, the process is in the tender update stage, with contract amendments extending the end date to 30th June 2028. Initially active since October 2022, the procurement followed an open procedure method, engaging businesses through electronic submissions and focusing heavily on quality and social value criteria alongside pricing considerations. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the service industry, particularly those specialising in employee benefits platforms. Companies with expertise in digital solutions, including web and app development for employee engagement tools, would be well-suited. SMEs are encouraged, as electronic bids have been accommodated, allowing efficient participation. The flexible contract and pricing model presents a chance for businesses to innovate and cater to Essex County Council's evolving needs, setting a precedent for potential collaborations with neighbouring authorities under the Vine HR Partnership. Successful engagement could lead to wider market opportunities in public sector employee benefits schemes. ## Notice ECC currently operates a range of employee benefits including discounted shopping, salary sacrifice opportunities, buying of annual leave etc. We are seeking a provider or providers to potentially extend and harmonise our various benefits into an accessible web portal for employees to access wherever and whenever they need to. Active encouragement will also be given during the course of the contract to partner organisations (such as the Vine HR Partnership of neighbouring local authorities) to participate in the scheme at their own cost. The contract and pricing will need to be flexible to accommodate this intent. ECC has already developed such a portal in- house and providers can view this at My ECC Total Reward Hub | Welcome (rewardgateway.co.uk) to determine the minimum standard required. While the main provision is expected to be through a web based approach, full access to all services (such as via an app or by telephone to a Help Desk) must be possible for those employees who do not have access, or regular access, to a computer or other media device. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ECC currently operates a range of employee benefits including discounted shopping, salary sacrifice opportunities, buying of annual leave etc. We are seeking a provider or providers to potentially extend and harmonise our various benefits into an accessible web portal for employees to access wherever and whenever they need to. Active encouragement will also be given during the course of the contract to partner organisations (such as the Vine HR Partnership of neighbouring local authorities) to participate in the scheme at their own cost. The contract and pricing will need to be flexible to accommodate this intent. ECC has already developed such a portal in- house and providers can view this at My ECC Total Reward Hub | Welcome (rewardgateway.co.uk) to determine the minimum standard required. While the main provision is expected to be through a web based approach, full access to all services (such as via an app or by telephone to a Help Desk) must be possible for those employees who do not have access, or regular access, to a computer or other media device. Provision will principally be to core ECC employees (circa 7,800 employees currently but reducing over future years as the council transforms and restructures), but the contract and pricing will need to be flexible to allow this number to increase or decrease as ECC reviews structure and operating models. The existing agreement for the delivery of these services is expiring and ECC is looking to procure a replacement service which embraces new ways of working that have manifested due to the impact of the Pandemic. Staff are no longer tied to a single location/office from which they work, as such there is a greater diversity in location. The new service will be required to be flexible in how it delivers local benefits across Essex. Essex Council has made a commitment to develop an employee benefits scheme for its employees and also has a long-term vision to move towards a 'Total Reward' system to potentially include total reward statements. Essex County Council wishes to continue to offer its staff salary sacrifice arrangements and a voluntary benefits discount programme that offers 'real' benefits that reflect typical consumer spending and provides significant savings for scheme members. The voluntary benefits element of the scheme will need to be innovative and flexible in its provision of a wide range of top name and local discounts to staff. Essex County Council currently offer: - Childcare Voucher Scheme, - Cycle to Work Scheme, - Additional Annual leave purchase ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038600-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH3 Essex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | REWARD GATEWAY (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 12:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038600-2026 - 15 Dec 2022 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035496-2022 - 10 Oct 2022 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028438-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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