---
title: "Healthcare Cash Plan & Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795842"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINK GROUP"
published: "2025-05-08"
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# Healthcare Cash Plan & Associated Services

Buyer: LINK GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795842

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## Summary

The contract for providing a Healthcare Cash Plan and associated services has been awarded by Link Group, based in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the industry category of housing and community amenities and is specifically targeted at services. The tendering process occurred in Central Scotland, employing an open procedure. Initiated in the planning stage, the procurement process has progressed to the awarding stage, with a contract value of £150,000 signed on 8th May 2025. The contract commences on 1st June 2025, with an initial duration of one year and the possibility of extensions for up to two additional years, resulting in a maximum three-year contract span.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and employee benefits, offering a structured platform to assist in expanding their client base within the public sector. With an open procurement method that attracted interest from both domestic and international bidders, it presents an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs like Health Shield, a company notable for winning the contract. Additionally, service providers with the capability to deliver efficient healthcare solutions in compliance with such contracts will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their relevance and expand market presence.

## Notice

Link is looking to appoint a supplier to provide a company sponsored Healthcare Cash Plan and associated services for approximately c870 employees based in Scotland. The contract starts on the 1 June 2025 and is for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend for a further year x 2 making the total maximum contract duration of 3 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a company sponsored cash benefit in kind Healthcare Cash Plan and associated services for approximately c870 employees based in Scotland. The contract and policy cover will start on the 1 June 2025 for a period of 1 years with the option to extend by one further year x 2 [maximum 3 years in total].. Not applicable

Renewal: The contract and policy cover will start on the 1 June 2025 for a period of 1 years with the option to extend by one further year x 2 on a 1 + 1 basis [maximum 3 years in total].

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529882 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINK GROUP |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 1RL |
| 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 | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH SHIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66512200 - Health insurance services
- 66512210 - Voluntary health insurance services

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529882
- 11 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528173

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528173&idx=5
  24th April 2025 - Current supplier provided data on the full annual policy years members, claims, policy limits.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528173&idx=4
  23rd April 2025 - Additional information requested combined cost of claims per type.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528173&idx=3
  22nd April 2025 - Additonal information requested on claims information.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528173&idx=2
  22nd April 2025 - Information requested on current healthcare cashplan benefit re policy services, caps and costs.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528173&idx=1
  11th April 2025 - ITT Link Healthcare Cash Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528173
  Healthcare Cash Plan & Associated Services - Link is looking to appoint a supplier to provide a company sponsored Healthcare Cash Plan and associated services for approximately c870 employees based in Scotland. The contract starts on the 1 June 2025 and is for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend for a further year x 2 making the total maximum contract duration of 3 years.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529882
  Healthcare Cash Plan & Associated Services - Link is looking to appoint a supplier to provide a company sponsored Healthcare Cash Plan and associated services for approximately c870 employees based in Scotland. The contract starts on the 1 June 2025 and is for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend for a further year x 2 making the total maximum contract duration of 3 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795842
- https://linkhousing.org.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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