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Supermarket Vouchers March 2026

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Supermarket Vouchers March 2026" has been completed by Liverpool City Council, situated in Liverpool, England. The contract, classified under luncheon vouchers, aligns with the Household Support Grant designed to assist vulnerable families, especially children eligible for free school meals. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with a tender period closing on 9th March 2026. The contract commenced on 23rd March 2026 and will run until 23rd March 2027. The award amount of GBP 60,000 confirms Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd. as the supplier, officially announced via a notice published on 24th March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those focusing on goods provision like supermarket vouchers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited for such procurement processes, indicating inclusive participation criteria. By engaging with Liverpool City Council's procurements, businesses can expand their reach within public sector contracts in the United Kingdom, fostering business growth and establishing connections with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Supermarket Vouchers March 2026

Notice Description

DwP have provided the Household Support Grant to Liverpool CC 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-d20660dd-a970-4af7-bc48-65790bb0011c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3643db36-f4d5-49ef-b0c2-de5985fc1129
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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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