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title: "Employee Benefits Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a5f4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-27"
---

# Employee Benefits Platform

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a5f4

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council recently completed the procurement process for an Employee Benefits Platform, facilitating the provision of employee benefits as a fully managed service. The contract was awarded on 17th February 2026 and commenced on 1st April 2026, expected to run until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on miscellaneous services, as classified by the CPV code 98300000. This process was managed below threshold procurement, suggesting a streamlined approach tailored for smaller scale contracts. Located in the UKF3 region, it aligns with the council's strategy of becoming an employer of choice, continuing the childcare voucher scheme among other benefits. Lucy Reed serves as the contact point for Lincolnshire County Council, available at their Newland offices in Lincoln.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in managed services solutions, to partner with public authorities. Companies like SME HCI Limited, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate that expertise in employee benefits platforms is highly valued. The potential for contract renewals and the provision of additional services through the platform opens avenues for extended collaboration and service expansion. Businesses in the human resources, technology, or benefits administration sectors may find this field particularly lucrative, as the demand for employer-sponsored benefits and strategic HR solutions continues to grow within public sector organisations. The project’s emphasis on remaining an employer of choice fosters innovation and growth opportunities for providers in meeting and exceeding modern employment expectations.

## Notice

Employee Benefits Platform for employee benefits provision as a fully managed service. LCC have a legal obligation to continue the scheme for childcare vouchers to existing scheme members. The justification for all other employee benefit packages is that offering these schemes align to the Council's people strategy and ambition to be an employer of choice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049580-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,806 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 27 May 2026 at 10:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049580-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049580-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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