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Computershare Child Care Vouchers 25-26

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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06 Aug 2025 at 13:24

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06 Aug 2025 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Computershare Child Care Vouchers 25-26" was conducted by the NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, which is hosted by NHS England. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement method was direct, via a single tender action below the threshold. The contract has been awarded to Computershare Voucher Services Limited with a contract value of £10,000. The process has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 6th August 2025. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering the region of England in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development. The direct procurement method used suggests suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive prospect for those looking to expand within the public sector. Supplier organisations capable of efficiently delivering child care voucher schemes and managing salary sacrifice schemes will find this contract particularly relevant. For businesses in the IT services industry, capitalising on this contract may enable growth through building credibility and relationships within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Computershare Child Care Vouchers 25-26

Notice Description

Child Care Vouchers for the benefit of Employees within MLCSU as part of the staff salary sacrifice scheme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fea83f17-55ae-4fba-a9f8-5b7ca0eb0ec6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST1 2QB
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Birches Head & Northwood
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTERSHARE VOUCHER SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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