--- title: "Employee Benefits and Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d907" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d907" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d907.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d907.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)" published: "2025-11-03" --- # Employee Benefits and Services Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d907 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d907) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d907.json) ## Summary Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, is undertaking a procurement process titled "Employee Benefits and Services," focusing on benefit services in the public sector. Situated in West Malling, Kent, the buying organisation is engaging in the planning stage as of 3rd November 2025. The procurement seeks to create a framework agreement valued at £50,000,000 (gross value £60,000,000), with a contract period commencing on 2nd February 2026 and concluding on 31st January 2030. Potential participants have until 7th November 2025 to submit responses to the preliminary market engagement questionnaire through the Delta platform. This procurement primarily falls under the services category and leverages benefit services, medical practice services, and various health services as per CPV codes. The procurement is aimed at supporting diverse public sector organisations in enhancing their employee wellbeing offerings. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, VCSEs, and consortia, to engage in providing employee benefits services designed to support employee well-being and development. The framework encourages flexibility and inclusivity, which suits businesses capable of offering a range of adaptable and innovative solutions such as employee assistance programmes, childcare vouchers, and wellness schemes. With the need for platforms accessible 24/7, businesses that excel in providing online solutions and remote services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those with expertise in delivering both in-person and digital services, and maintaining high levels of employee support and advice, will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their offerings and establish a foothold in the public sector services market. ## Notice This framework will provide a compliant, flexible, and outcomes-focused route to market for public sector organisations seeking to deliver the supply of Employee Benefits and Services. The Framework is structured into one lot, designed to reflect real operational needs and encourage participation from organisations of all sizes including SMEs, VCSEs, and consortia. Lot 1: Employee Benefits and Services Scope: This lot covers the provision of employee benefits designed to enhance wellbeing, support financial stability, encourage personal development, and promote a positive work-life balance. The benefits should be accessible to all employees and adaptable to diverse needs and lifestyles. Customers must be able to access benefits via an online platform, access the platform 24/7, 365 days a year. The online platform should offer flexibility to meet any Customer requirements that may arise. This lot will also cover the provision of confidential, accessible, and inclusive support services to employees, designed to promote mental, emotional, financial, and legal wellbeing. Services may be delivered in-person, online, or via telephone, and should be available to all employees regardless of location or working pattern. Staff must be qualified and competent to carry out any intended services. Advice and support to be carried out is to be ensured that the any employees work performance, health and wellbeing is impacted as little as possible. oEmployee Assistance Programmes oChildcare vouchers oLeisure facility discounts/gym memberships oRetail store discounts and promotions oSubscription discounts oLearning and development programme oPayroll giving scheme oFinancial wellbeing scheme oReward and recognition scheme oGreen car scheme oCycle to work scheme For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling%2C-Kent:-Benefit-services./9BRP4R7J9H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9BRP4R7J9H ### Planning Information Please download the attached PME questionnaire and submit your responses via Delta by 5pm on the 7th of November ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070474-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) | | Locality | WEST MALLING, KENT | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75310000 - Benefit services - 85121000 - Medical practice services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85147000 - Company health services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2025 at 14:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070474-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070474-2025 3rd November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9BRP4R7J9H - https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling%2C-Kent:-Benefit-services./9BRP4R7J9H - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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