How to win: Provision of flexible Benefits Administration Services and Platform

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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. P

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