--- title: "Employee Benefits 2021 - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) AWARD Notice" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646279" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646279" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646279.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646279.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-10" --- # Employee Benefits 2021 - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) AWARD Notice Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646279 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646279) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646279.json) ## Summary The Highland Council has awarded a contract titled "Employee Benefits 2021 - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC’s) AWARD Notice" as part of the open procurement method under the ESPO Staff Benefits Framework Agreement 319/19. Located in Inverness, this procurement is aimed at providing a fully managed service that allows employees to access various benefits through salary sacrifice and voluntary benefits schemes. The contract was signed on 20th January 2021 and is set to commence on 1st April 2021, with a completion date of 29th September 2022, including the potential for two 12-month extensions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the employee benefits and welfare services sector. Companies that provide innovative employee benefit solutions, particularly those capable of managing voluntary contribution schemes under local government pension plans, would be well-suited to compete. With 25 bids received, including 15 from SMEs, there is a competitive landscape that offers potential for growth in this niche market. ## Notice AWARD Notice Direct Call-Off Contract for a fully managed service under ESPO Staff Benefits Framework Agreement 319/19 - The Highland Council required an Employee Benefits provider to provide staff with the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits through either a salary sacrifice scheme or a voluntary benefits scheme - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) - Local Government Pension Scheme ('LGPS') ### Lot Information Lot 1 AWARD Notice Direct Call-Off Contract for a fully managed service under ESPO Staff Benefits Framework Agreement 319/19 - The Highland Council required an Employee Benefits provider to provide staff with the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits through either a salary sacrifice scheme or a voluntary benefits scheme - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) - Local Government Pension Scheme ('LGPS') Options: The Call-off Contract Start date 01/04/2021 and End date 29/09/2022, with an option to extend, subject to mutual agreement for two (2) x 12-month extensions (end date 29/09/2023 + 29/09/2024). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409138 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5NX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AVC WISE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409138 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409138 Employee Benefits 2021 - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) AWARD Notice - AWARD Notice Direct Call-Off Contract for a fully managed service under ESPO Staff Benefits Framework Agreement 319/19 - The Highland Council required an Employee Benefits provider to provide staff with the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits through either a salary sacrifice scheme or a voluntary benefits scheme - Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) - Local Government Pension Scheme ('LGPS') ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646279 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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