Award

Food Vouchers for Household Support Fund 2024-27 (RM6248)

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

03 Jun 2024 at 13:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council has awarded a contract for the supply of food vouchers under the Household Support Fund. The contract, titled "Food Vouchers for Household Support Fund 2024-27 (RM6248)", falls under the benefit services category with a total value of £1,600,000. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in benefit services to engage with the Folkestone and Hythe District Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete for this contract. The location for the delivery of services is specified as the South East region in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Vouchers for Household Support Fund 2024-27 (RM6248)

Notice Description

Supply of food vouchers to be issued under FHDC's allocation from the Household Support Fund. One key element of this is food support to be delivered via vouchers. This fund must be used with immediate effect. The full value of vouchers with be passed to the resident with no fees charged by Reward Gateway to the council: the company obtains its income through agreements with the supermarkets and voucher providers rather than through the end purchaser. See www.gov.uk/government/publications/household-support-fund-guidance-for-local-councils for more information on the Household Support Fund. Direct Award via lot 3 (vouchers) of Crown Commercial Services framework Payment Solutions 2 (FTS 2022/S 000-034055)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a29f1831-21e9-48a3-8bd6-da8a46bd1077
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mhairi Richards
Contact Email
mhairi.richards@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1303853401

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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