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CO0571 Household Support Fund - Food Vouchers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Nov 2024 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has awarded a contract titled "CO0571 Household Support Fund - Food Vouchers" under the industry category of financial and insurance services. This contract involves the provision of a fully managed Closed Loop Food Voucher solution funded by the Household Support Fund. The procurement method used was a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6248 Payment Solutions 2, Lot 3 Vouchers. The contract commenced on 4th November 2024 and will run until 3rd May 2026, including two optional 6-month extension periods. The value of the contract including optional extensions is £11,861,350. The initial contract term is six months, and the project location is across England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is completed, with the award notice published on 14th November 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in financial and payment solutions. SMEs are particularly encouraged to consider similar future opportunities owing to Essex County Council's procurement approach. Wonde Ltd, awarded as the supplier, serves as an example of a large company benefitting from government contracts to provide essential community support services, highlighting that similar enterprises could also engage in such tenders. Leveraging direct award methods through established frameworks can streamline participation in significant public procurement projects.

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Notice Title

CO0571 Household Support Fund - Food Vouchers

Notice Description

This is an Awarded Contract notification. Contract for the provision of a fully managed Closed Loop Food Voucher solution, funded by the Household Support Fund. Procured using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6248 Payment Solutions 2, via Lot 3 Vouchers. Additional information: This call-off is a 6 month initial contract term, plus 2x optional 6-month extension periods. Contract value takes into account the optional extension periods, although none are guaranteed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb9afe7e-4f16-43d0-8e08-9d6aac2c8c2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb8d6e44-ebe6-4c35-9859-c6a688d73362
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,861,350 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,861,350 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 3 May 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natasha I-Goldsmith
Contact Email
natasha.i-goldsmith2@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WONDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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