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Children's Service Energy Cards and Vouchers

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2026 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Children's Service Energy Cards and Vouchers," commissioned by Sheffield City Council, has been awarded to Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd. This process, classified under financial and insurance services, involves providing energy cards and vouchers that can only be used for gas and electric bills to ensure children maintain heating and power. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with the procurement stage now complete. The service will be implemented in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom, over a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The total contract value is £120,000, and the award was officially published on 17th July 2026.

This tender offers a notable business opportunity primarily to large organisations capable of managing finance-related services on a significant scale, such as the provision of secure and restricted-use financial cards. The procurement, while won by Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd, serves as an example for businesses interested in future opportunities within public sector financial services. Companies specialising in solutions that focus on social welfare, energy management, and ensuring targeted spending control could find similar tenders advantageous for growth. This venture, though suited for large enterprises, highlights the importance of strategic direct award tenders in establishing and expanding business footholds in public procurement sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Service Energy Cards and Vouchers

Notice Description

Energy cards and vouchers to be used as an alternative to Pre-Payment Cards which are restricted to spend in specific retailers so they cannot be used for unintended purposes, and the Energy Cards can only be spent for Gas and Electric bills ensuring the child maintains heat and power.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fea8e9a-83ee-4266-9ed9-9d1a352eddbb
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA

Further Information

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