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Gloucestershire Welfare Support Scheme and Gloucestershire Emergency Welfare Scheme

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire County Council has concluded a public procurement process to administer the Gloucestershire Welfare Support Scheme and the Gloucestershire Emergency Welfare Scheme, with the services set to commence on 1st October 2025 and run until 30th September 2029. This tender, under the "services" category, is part of a framework agreement with an open procurement method. The process involved awarding contracts through two distinct lots, titled "Local Welfare Support Services" and "Emergency Welfare Services." The scheme will assist in distributing food and utility vouchers as well as emergency payments within the UKK13 region. The award, pending contract signature scheduled for 18th August 2025, includes Evouchers Ltd as a supplier and highlights the procurement's light touch regime. The partnership will also support Gloucestershire County Council’s dedication to health and social welfare improvements.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in benefit and social work services. The procurement is ideal for businesses capable of handling large-scale administrative tasks, as underscored by the participation of both large enterprises like AURIGA SERVICES LIMITED and smaller entities such as FAMILY FUND TRADING LIMITED. Firms equipped to manage framework agreements without the need for competition will find this advantageous, especially those adept at pivoting operations based on variable funding sources, given the non-fixed budget for the Emergency Welfare Services. The procurement enhances prospects for both SMEs and non-profit organisations capable of navigating complex service delivery requirements and adapting to government grant conditions. Businesses in the UK region focusing on social impact can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint and contribute to local community welfare.

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Notice Title

Gloucestershire Welfare Support Scheme and Gloucestershire Emergency Welfare Scheme

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council is tendering for a single provider (or lead provider) framework (with two lots) to distribute food vouchers, utility vouchers, emergency payments and other support. The authority intends to award four year contract commencing on 01 October 2025 and expiring on 30 September 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046205-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,680,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rhiannon Wardle
Contact Email
rhiannon.wardle@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 00000001452425000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOUCHERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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