---
title: "Award of Mini Competition for Employee Benefits Platform utilising ESPO's Staff Benefits Framewor..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630232"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-31"
---

# Award of Mini Competition for Employee Benefits Platform utilising ESPO's Staff Benefits Framewor...

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630232

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has conducted a procurement process aimed at establishing an employee benefits platform. This tender, titled "Award of Mini Competition for Employee Benefits Platform utilising ESPO's Staff Benefits Framework," falls under the services industry category. The procurement period commenced on 25 March 2021 and extends until 24 March 2026. The notable parties involved include The City of Edinburgh Council as the buyer and Vivup and Tusker as suppliers. The contract has been awarded as a concession, with no direct payment to the suppliers by the council, but rather through commissions from suppliers fulfilling the needs of staff. The procurement method utilised is a call-off from the ESPO Framework Agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on employee benefit solutions, particularly those that are capable of providing commission-based services. Companies that specialise in benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes, cycle schemes, car leasing, and additional pension contributions would be well-positioned to compete in this contracting process. Given the growing emphasis on employee welfare and benefits, firms that can innovate in this area may find substantial growth potential through their engagement with the City of Edinburgh Council and its partnered suppliers.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council has procured a employee benefits platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410890 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Clackmannanshire |
| Electoral ward | Clackmannanshire South |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | APOGEE; HARVEY NASH; LORIEN RESOURCING; P1 SOLUTIONS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; TUSKER; VIVUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 15:11 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410890

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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