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Provision of Vouchers - Further Competition through CCS Framework RM6255

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2023 at 09:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of vouchers through a further competition under Crown Commercial Service framework RM6255. The contract, valued at £18,000,000, aims to support families in need, including those eligible for Free School Meals. The procurement process started on February 2, 2023, with a tender period that ended on November 9, 2022. The contract is set to run from February 2, 2023, to February 1, 2025, providing opportunities for businesses in the community, social, and personal services industry category in England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, interested in providing support services to vulnerable families through digital code schemes and other initiatives. Businesses involved in providing grocery and non-grocery vouchers can compete for this contract. The contracting authority, Buckinghamshire Council, has selected Evouchers (Part of Wonde Ltd) as the supplier for this contract. For businesses looking to engage in social impact projects and enhance community welfare, this tender offers a significant opportunity to contribute positively to society and grow their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Vouchers - Further Competition through CCS Framework RM6255

Notice Description

The Council has used the Local Support Grant Scheme to deliver the Helping Hand initiative. One of the key activities of the Helping Hand scheme has been to provide support to those families would normally receive Free School Meal. This offer has been provided to families during each Holidays. The number of eligible pupils has been approx.14,000. We also provide support via this route to other families who we have been informed are financially vulnerable and would benefit from this support. This support has been provided through the utilisation of a digital code scheme that is distributed to all eligible families. The Council operates other initiatives to provide grocery and non-grocery vouchers. This procurement is a further competition through Crown Commercial Service framework RM6255 Voucher Schemes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5177bf72-c28d-4e67-9883-5ba23d43478a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b254f4d-77e6-464d-98a1-74ed6373d515
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2023 - 1 Feb 2025 2-3 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rafael Lima
Contact Email
rafael.lima@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296585248

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
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
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOUCHERS (PART OF WONDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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