Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- The National Lottery Community Fund · Executive non-departmental public body
- Supplier
- BHSF Employee Benefits Limited
- Value
- £433,000
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Sector
- Public administration & defence services · Administrative healthcare services (CPV 75122000)
- Region
- West Midlands
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date1 May 2026
- Published2 Jun 2026Published 32 days after the contract date
Description
The Fund wishes to provide employees with a Healthcare Cash Plan (HCP). This would allow colleagues to claim money back on everyday healthcare costs, such as dental, optical and therapy treatments. The provision of a HCP enables the Fund to make a positive impact on colleagues' physical, mental and financial wellbeing and to show that they are valued. The service would include an online claims process and support service. This is a key benefit for colleagues and plays a part in retaining valued colleagues whilst attracting new people to the Fund. Direct award from ESPO Staff Benefits 319_23 Framework. Total Contract term: 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. Total Contract Value: up to and not exceeding 1,374,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Initial 12-month Term Value: 433,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 1 Value: 461,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 2 Value: 480,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT).
About the supplier
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