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Healthy Start Reimbursement Unit

Department of Health

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Summary of the contracting process

The Healthy Start Reimbursement Unit tender, managed by the Department of Health, is designed to ensure accurate payments to retailers who accept Healthy Start vouchers. Located in Leeds, England, this tender is classified under "Supporting services for the government" and has a contract value of £6,744,378, commencing from 1st April 2015 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, with the award process completed on 3rd March 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in financial services and payment processing. Companies with capabilities in data validation, voucher management, and prompt payment systems will find this contract especially relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, ensuring compliance with the specific performance standards set forth by the Department of Health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthy Start Reimbursement Unit

Notice Description

Healthy Start is a statutory scheme governed by Regulations made under the Social Security Act 1988 as amended by the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003. The Healthy Start Scheme and Welfare Food (Amendment) Regulations 2005 introduced the scheme to Devon and Cornwall in November 2005. The Healthy Start Scheme and Welfare Food (Amendment No Regulations 2006 extended the scheme across Great Britain in November 2006. Equivalent regulations were introduced in Northern Ireland on the same date. The Department of Health manages the scheme throughout the UK on behalf of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The aim of the Healthy Start Reimbursement Unit is to put in place an external provider to process, validate, and make accurate payment to retailers for vouchers they have accepted within specific performance standards set by DH, and within prevailing Government guidelines on prompt payments to business. Additional information: further information can be found published under the old contracts finder website using the same reference number and ITT 59419.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7f39814-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5670a828-89a1-4bf0-aad0-dccdbaba2358
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - N/A
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,744,378 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,744,378 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2014Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 201511 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2015 - 31 Mar 2020 Over 5 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
Department of Health
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Multi Resource Marketing Limited

Further Information

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