--- title: "Employee Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000512584" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000512584" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000512584.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000512584.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2017-09-21" --- # Employee Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000512584 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000512584) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000512584.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has recently concluded a procurement process for an "Employee Services" contract, aimed at providing a range of employee benefits through a fully managed service supplied by Edenred (UK Group) Ltd. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Employee Services Framework, with a contract value of approximately £1,768,956. The contract has now been signed as of 21st August 2017, following the award notice dated 21st September 2017. The location for delivery is primarily within the UK, specifically addressing various affiliated public bodies in Scotland. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the employee benefits sector, particularly those specialising in discount schemes, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work initiatives, and payroll giving options. Companies that can offer comprehensive and flexible employee services may find themselves well-suited to compete in future rounds of similar contracts. This project not only highlights the Scottish Government's commitment to enhancing employee welfare but also opens doors for growth in the public sector for businesses equipped to provide high-quality managed services. ## Notice A call-off contract placed through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Employee Services Framework - Ref RM3704 - for the provision of employee benefits through a fully managed service provided by the single supplier, Edenred. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A contract placed through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Employee Services Framework - Ref RM3704 for the provision of the following employee benefits through a fully managed service provided by Edenred: -- Employee Discount Scheme -- facilitating employee access to a diverse range of preferential offers, discounts and cash backs either online, instore or by telephone from an extensive range of retailers and service providers. -- Childcare Voucher Scheme -- administration of the Employer Supported and Child Care Scheme. -- Cycle to Work Scheme -- implementing a tax exempt loan scheme for employees' cycles and cyclists. -- Payroll Giving Scheme -- administration of a tax efficient scheme which allows employees to give money to the UK registered charity of their choice by having a deduction taken straight from their gross pay and built in flexibility for additional services as required. This call-off Contract is intended for use by the Scottish Government Main Bargaining Units and the following affiliated public bodies; Community Justice Scotland Crofting Commission Local Government Boundary Commission Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland Parole Board for Scotland Police Investigations and Review Commissioner Risk Management Authority Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission Scottish Fiscal Commission Scottish Road Works Commissioner The Scottish Land Commission Options: May consider Reward & Recognition scheme if demand dictates ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296126 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Aug 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,768,956 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EDENRED (UK GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75310000 - Benefit services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296126 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296126 Employee Services - A call-off contract placed through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Employee Services Framework - Ref RM3704 - for the provision of employee benefits through a fully managed service provided by the single supplier, Edenred. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000512584 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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