Award

BIG001-0056 Childcare Voucher Scheme

BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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Award

02 Jul 2019 at 14:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Big Lottery Fund, operating as The National Lottery Community Fund, seeking to extend the Childcare Voucher Scheme, designated as BIG001-0056. This initiative falls under the benefit services industry category, with a total contract value of £16,000. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action, and the contract period is set from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2022. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded on 20th June 2019, additionally, the tender period has concluded on 31st March 2019.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the services sector, to engage with a well-established scheme that supports employees with childcare costs, a key concern for many parents. Companies that specialise in employee benefits or HR services would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Given the Big Lottery Fund's commitment to extending the scheme, there may be further consultation or opportunities for suppliers who can offer innovative solutions or enhancements to the existing programme in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BIG001-0056 Childcare Voucher Scheme

Notice Description

Childcare Voucher Scheme Offer employees great value for money and is a popular benefit for parents, helping them towards the high costs of childcare whilst being able to remain in employment. It is important to note that the Government closed childcare voucher schemes to new joiners from 4 October 2018. Existing members are still able to claim for vouchers but cannot re-join if they leave the scheme. The proposal is for an extension of three years. There is a possibility of the Government closing the scheme fully to all existing members during this period, so it may end sooner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ca857d3-584e-4d3f-948c-7dab90f601bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25199ad2-6437-48ab-a09c-15016d15caea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 1DE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WIDER PLAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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