Provision of flexible Benefits Administration Services and Platform

Overview

Ofcom has a requirement for the provision of an end-to-end flexible benefits administration service for up to five years from July 2027. As a minimum, the service must deliver the following: 1. SCHEME ADMINISTRATION • Management of annual and open enrolment processes. Annual enrolment window currently held in November for benefits effective 1 January • Management of in year enrolment for new starters and life events • Timely and accurate monthly payroll deduction reporting in the agreed format in accordance with monthly processing timelines • Timely and accurate monthly provider reporting of colleagues in the agreed format to benefit providers in order to provide a seamless service to colleagues for onward enrolment in relevant benefits at the correct choice level • Communications functionality to inform colleagues on key process issues such as enrolment process • 1st line query management from colleagues and Ofcom Team within pre-agreed SLA • Build Benefit changes as and when required • Communications with members regarding workflow of benefit choices • Confirmation communication of benefit choices when confirmed • Management of pension re-enrolment on a three yearly cycle 2. PLATFORM • Maintenance of online benefit platform and all information held on it • Helpdesk functionality and for registration and access issues on benefit platform if not SSO • Cloud platform to enable colleagues select their benefits, and to find out information on each benefit • Ofcom would want to understand platform capability in modelling cost effect of benefits selected including whether tax and NI implications can be shown • Provide online Total Reward Statements • Single Sign On capability • Technical specification in line with Ofcom Security Requirements • Ability for the platform to act as a single, central engagement hub for all Ofcom benefits and wellbeing offerings. 3. CUSTOMER SERVICES • Responsive and proficient support service, with access to email / web queries and telephone helpdesk if required • Supplier invests in maintaining a strong and effective partnership with Ofcom, with positive attitude to ensuring exemplary service • Proactive • Access to benefit reporting, detailed MI and analytics for Ofcom