Award

RES - the provision of vouchers to enable the purchase of free school meals (October 2021 half term)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Nov 2021 at 15:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process centres on Bristol City Council, which has awarded a contract titled "RES - the provision of vouchers to enable the purchase of free school meals (October 2021 half term)." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on luncheon vouchers, and is located in Bristol, England. The contract was awarded on 19 October 2021 and was active until 11 November 2021. The total contract value amounted to £350,000, and it was procured through a direct award mechanism under the Crown Commercial Services' RM6255 framework.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the provision and management of voucher schemes, especially those with a strong background in service delivery related to social welfare programmes. Companies that specialise in financial services, logistics for voucher distribution, or technology solutions for digital vouchers would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Engaging with local authorities like Bristol City Council can significantly enhance a business’s visibility and growth potential within public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RES - the provision of vouchers to enable the purchase of free school meals (October 2021 half term)

Notice Description

The provision of vouchers on behalf of Bristol City Council to enable the distribution of vouchers for free school meals predominantly over the October (2021) schools half term, using the direct award mechanism embedded in the Crown Commercial Services' RM6255 framework for 'Voucher Schemes'. The wider Voucher Schemes agreement is for the implementation, distribution and management of funds through vouchers, such as Free School Meals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3913a91-7fea-41cf-8b67-42cf1f9446ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ce0530-edd2-4c97-85fe-b61910acee1f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2021 - 11 Nov 2021 30 days
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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
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
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWK INCENTIVES LTD TRADING AS BLACKHAWK NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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