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Supermarket Vouchers for Vulnerable Families May 2026

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 May 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of "Supermarket Vouchers for Vulnerable Families May 2026." This contract aims to supply supermarket vouchers to families of children eligible for Free School Meals, funded by the Department for Education's Crisis Resilience Support. The tender falls under the "Luncheon vouchers" category with a contract value of £428,265. The procurement method used was a direct award to Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd. The contract covers the region of England and was awarded on 19th May 2026, initiating a contract period that lasts until 18th May 2027. This tender is categorized under the "goods" procurement and highlights Liverpool City Council’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities within the United Kingdom.

This procurement initiative presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in voucher distribution and management solutions. Businesses with the capacity to handle large-scale distribution directly or through partnerships can look to expand their operational scope in the public sector. Moreover, this tender supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it ideal for entities within these sectors aiming to secure government contracts. By participating in such initiatives, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute to social welfare goals, potentially strengthening their market presence and corporate reputation.

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Notice Title

Supermarket Vouchers for Vulnerable Families May 2026

Notice Description

DfE have provided the Crisis Resilience Support Funding to Liverpool City Council to support the most vulnerable families. This includes the provision of Supermarket Vouchers for those children eligible for FSM.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dd9e19e-3bae-41dd-bdc7-2888d37976f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4d7f7c-3a73-4a26-adf0-a0908fc7598e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30199770 - Luncheon vouchers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£428,265 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£428,262 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 19 May 2027 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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