Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government - Commercial Delivery
T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Caerphilly
CF83 8WT
UK
Telephone: +44 3007900170
E-mail: commercialprocurement.peoplecorporate@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Employee Benefits (III) Framework
Reference number: WGCD-PCS-123-23
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75310000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD), on behalf of the Welsh Public Sector, wishes to establish a collaborative Framework Agreement for the provision of Employee Benefit Schemes.
Key Areas are likely to include (but are not limited to):
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes; Cycle to Work, Green Cars, ICT & Mobile Phones, Healthcare & Financial Wellbeing
- Retail & Leisure Discount Scheme
- Reward & Recognition
- Online Benefits Platform
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
40 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Managed Service Provision
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will be for a Managed Framework Supplier for Customer Organisations who wish to access a fully managed service and/or individual services for Employee Benefit Schemes covering a range of Salary Sacrifice & Voluntary Deduction Schemes.
The following list describes the spectrum of the provision included:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Green Car Scheme
- Home Technology & Smartphones Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing Scheme
- Financial Wellbeing Scheme
- Childcare Voucher Scheme
- Retail & Leisure Discount Scheme
- Reward & Recognition Solutions
- Online Benefits Platform
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Cycle to Work Scheme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Offers a wide range of used or new cycles at competitive and consistent prices which Customer Organisations can purchase through a salary sacrifice arrangement. Framework Suppliers will be expected to manage and administer the entire end-to-end process.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Green Car Scheme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Offer a wide range of used or new cars at competitive and consistent prices which Customer Organisations can purchase through a salary sacrifice arrangement. Framework Suppliers will be expected to manage and administer the entire end-to-end process.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-027276
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Managed Service Provision
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/01/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SME HCI Ltd t/as Vivup
Eastgate, Dogflud Way
Farnham
GU97UD
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 40 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Cycle to Work Scheme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/01/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cycle Solutions (Cycle to Work) Limited
Unit 6, Europa Way, Fforestfach
Swansea
SA54AJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7813293112
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Halfords Limited
Icknield Street Drive, Washford West
Redditch, Worcestershire
B980DE
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 40 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Green Car Scheme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/01/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Knowles Associates Total Fleet Management Ltd
The Green, Great Bentley
Colchester
CO78QG
UK
Telephone: +44 1206257204
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria House, Unit 7/8 Silver Fox Way Cobalt Business Park
Newcastle
NE270QJ
UK
Telephone: +44 1912031585
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 40 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Over 73 public sector organisation in Wales have committed to the WGCD in principle, including all Local Authorities, NHS bodies, Welsh Government, Welsh Government Sponsored Bodies, the Police, Fire and Rescue Services, Higher and Further Education.
In accordance with Regulation 33(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), these procedures for awarding call-off contracts under the framework may be applied only between the contracting authorities clearly identified in the tender documentation.
A copy of this list has been uploaded in the suppliers attachment area of the ITT at the time the notice was published to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations.
The Welsh Ministers (NPS) will not be liable for any bidder costs arising from the non award of the framework.
(WA Ref:138537)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/02/2024