---
title: "HH006-25-ESPO Staff Benefits - Cycle to Work"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807102"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2025-08-12"
---

# HH006-25-ESPO Staff Benefits - Cycle to Work

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807102

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## Summary

NHS Highland, based in Inverness, has completed the procurement process for the "HH006-25-ESPO Staff Benefits - Cycle to Work" scheme, classified under the health industry (CPV code 85100000), focusing on services designed to promote healthy living and contribute to Net Zero targets. This cycle scheme operates in the UK region "UKM6" and is a salary sacrifice programme allowing employees to exchange part of their salary for a bicycle. The tender utilised an open procurement procedure, and the contract was awarded to Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd on 7th August 2025, with a total contract value of £1,420,218.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and wellness sectors, especially those able to supply, support, or manage similar employee benefit programmes. The procurement process is fully based on high-value services that can encourage employee wellness, thus offering substantial growth potential for large enterprises. The detailed knowledge of employee benefit schemes, combined with the ability to adapt to health-driven procurement requirements, positions businesses in related fields to take advantage of similar future opportunities. Being involved in successful schemes that support health initiatives and sustainability goals can enhance business reputations and foster long-term relationships with large buying organisations like NHS Highland.

## Notice

The Cycle to Work Scheme is a 'salary sacrifice scheme', where an employee exchanges part of their salary for a bicycle before tax and national insurance is applied. The scheme was introduced to inspire healthy living and to meet Net Zero targets. The scheme has been running for a number of years within NHS Highland (NHSH) and there's been an increase in staff using the scheme. NHSH wishes to continue to provide this service to its employees.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cycle to Work Scheme is a 'salary sacrifice scheme', where an employee exchanges part of their salary for a bicycle before tax and national insurance is applied. The scheme was introduced to inspire healthy living and to meet Net Zero targets. The scheme has been running for a number of years within NHS Highland (NHSH) and there's been an increase in staff using the scheme. NHSH wishes to continue to provide this service to its employees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536820 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,420,218 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536820

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536820
  HH006-25-ESPO Staff Benefits - Cycle to Work - The Cycle to Work Scheme is a 'salary sacrifice scheme', where an employee exchanges part of their salary for a bicycle before tax and national insurance is applied. The scheme was introduced to inspire healthy living and to meet Net Zero targets. The scheme has been running for a number of years within NHS Highland (NHSH) and there's been an increase in staff using the scheme. NHSH wishes to continue to provide this service to its employees.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807102

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