This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Aug 2021 at 18:26

Tender

08 Feb 2021 at 23:44

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is procuring an Emergency Payment Vouchers/Cards service as part of their Local Crisis and Prevention Fund to assist citizens facing financial hardships, primarily due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement is at the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £1,500,000. The service falls under the Financial and Insurance Services category, and the delivery is specified for the Bristol area. Following a tender process that concluded recently, Hawk Incentives Ltd has been awarded the contract, which includes options for two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services and voucher systems, particularly those able to navigate public sector requirements. Companies that can provide innovative solutions in the areas of payment systems, social value, and quality service delivery will be well-positioned to compete. The contract aims to enhance the provision of emergency payments, which not only addresses immediate financial needs but also supports broader community welfare objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RES - Emergency Payment Vouchers/Cards as part of Bristol City Council's Local Crisis and Prevention Fund

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of vouchers in respect of an emergency payment service which will be supplied by Bristol City Council to citizens. The service from the supplier will provide the Council with vouchers to provide financial assistance to those in greatest need in the City of Bristol area as part of the Local Crisis and Prevention Fund (LCPF)'s response to citizens experiencing financial hardship, including increase in anticipated claims following the impact of the Covid 19 outbreak.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of vouchers in respect of an emergency payment service which will be supplied by Bristol City Council to citizens. The service from the supplier will provide the Council with vouchers to provide financial assistance to those in greatest need in the City of Bristol area as part of the Local Crisis and Prevention Fund (LCPF)'s response to citizens experiencing financial hardship, including increase in anticipated claims following the impact of the Covid 19 outbreak.

Options: Two consecutive 12 month options to extend the contract.

Renewal: Two optional consecutive 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02915a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021508-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

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

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