Award

Household Support Fund - Phase 7

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

06 Oct 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Household Support Fund - Phase 7" has been completed by The North Yorkshire Council. This contract, aimed at the provision of supermarket vouchers, falls under the community, social, and personal services category. The process was conducted using a direct award method, with a total contract value of £9,000,000. Key dates for this procurement include an initial contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend until 31st March 2027, pending additional funding. The location of service delivery is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the award documentation published on 6th October 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the sector of community support services to align themselves with government initiatives, promoting social welfare through the distribution of essential goods. While this particular contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, similar opportunities may arise, particularly for businesses capable of efficiently managing large-scale voucher distribution. Companies that can build strong relationships with government bodies, like The North Yorkshire Council, and demonstrate service value, will be well-positioned to compete for future phases or similar government programmes aimed at community enhancement.

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Notice Title

Household Support Fund - Phase 7

Notice Description

Provision of supermarket vouchers through Household Support Fund - Phase 7. Initial term: 1st September 2025 - 31st March 2026 Option to extend: 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2027. The option to extend will be subject to additional funding from DWP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23af3282-ee9f-4adc-81e7-e1566fe9b0a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa8a2241-5c79-41c1-aff0-e289f0a7dd37
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,230,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louisa Cordon
Contact Email
louisa.cordon@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441609 533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA

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