Provision of Food Vouchers within Westmorland and Furness

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is in the planning stage of procuring a service for the distribution of food vouchers, specifically targeting children eligible for free school meals during school holidays. Located in Kendal, UKD12 region, this public procurement falls under the industry categories of health and social work services and luncheon vouchers. The procurement is within the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54 and is expected to follow an open procedure. The tender notice was published on 21 May 2025, with an anticipated future notice date of 1 October 2026, indicating the procurement process is still in the early planning phase with a contract period starting from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the distribution of goods, particularly those capable of handling food voucher distribution at scale. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the contract's suitability criteria. The gross contract value is estimated at £4,628,750, highlighting a substantial business opportunity for firms looking to expand their services within the public sector. Organisations with capabilities in health-related services and logistical distribution are ideally poised to benefit from this procurement.

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Provision of Food Vouchers within Westmorland and Furness

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

21st May 2025 15:38:26 PM
Contract Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council are publishing this notice to advise of the intentions to future procure Food Voucher distribution service for children eligible for free school meals during school holidays.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

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Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Procurement.Mailbox.WAF@Cumbria.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

South Lakeland House

Kendal

LA9 4DQ

United Kingdom

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Provision of Food Vouchers within Westmorland and Furness

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