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RE23074 Purchase of supermarket vouchers for household support fund

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

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26 Jun 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing has completed a selective procurement process under the CCS Framework RM6248, awarding a contract for the purchase of supermarket vouchers as part of a household support fund. The contract was directly awarded to BlackHawk Network EMEA Limited, valued at £3,800,000, with an initial term of one year from 7th July 2025, with a possibility of a three-month extension. This procurement falls under the Financial and Insurance Services category and is located in London, specifically at postal code W5 2HL. Key dates included the tender period ending on 30th May 2025 and the awarding of the contract on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services and voucher solutions to engage with public sector contracts. Although the contract is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with capabilities in providing managed voucher services can find growth opportunities through framework agreements such as this. The procurement method highlights potential for future call-off arrangements, making it an attractive prospect for large businesses with strategic interests in public sector partnerships. By supporting household support initiatives, firms can enhance their marketplace presence and strengthen relationships with local authorities.

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Notice Title

RE23074 Purchase of supermarket vouchers for household support fund

Notice Description

The London Borough of Ealing ("the Authority"), has conducting a direct award procurement process, via the CCS Framework RM6248 Payment Solutions Lot 3 Framework under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract has been awarded to BlackHawk Network EMEA Limited. It is intended that the contract shall be for an initial term of 1 year, with the option to extend for a further 3 months. (if applicable) The approximate annual value of the contract is PS3,500,000 and the total value is 3,800,000 including any extension options. The services required by this contract include: Ealing requires a fully managed voucher service for high volume closed loop vouchers to be exchanged for groceries, to support the distribution of household support funds to low-income families within the borough. The service must provide an online platform for the Benefits Service, FSM department, and Care Leavers team to place orders for supermarket vouchers. These vouchers will be issued to eligible residents as identified by the respective services. There should be options for families to receive vouchers either via a code sent electronically, allowing them to redeem the vouchers themselves. The vouchers will have a validity period limited to a maximum of 3 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25369438-8500-47a6-b08b-6a7361567b7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d48b13-5b95-47a0-bb0d-4e96984d9e43
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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