Planning

Contract for Grocery and Non-Grocery Vouchers

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is entering the planning phase of a public procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Grocery and Non-Grocery Vouchers," primarily associated with the services sector. This initiative, falling under the industry classifications including international payment transfer and miscellaneous food products, is set to take place in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. The procurement status is currently planned, with a contract period starting from 7th February 2026 and ending on 6th February 2029. Key documentation related to this planned procurement was published on 22nd May 2025, and interested parties should take note of the planned communication notice date set for 1st September 2025. The procurement process adheres to the legal framework outlined in the UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity, valued at £18,000,000 net (£21,600,000 gross), offering a lucrative avenue for businesses specialising in voucher services, international payment transfers, and collection agency services. Companies equipped to handle diverse requirements in these areas and willing to engage within the specified contract period in Aylesbury stand a good chance of capitalising on this opportunity. Such businesses might include firms providing technical and logistical support for voucher distribution and management or those focusing on innovative payment solutions. This tender not only promotes regional economic stimulation but also allows suitable businesses to expand their service offerings through collaboration with a prominent local government authority, namely Buckinghamshire Council.

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Notice Title

Contract for Grocery and Non-Grocery Vouchers

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of grocery and non-grocery vouchers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ce2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024561-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

30199770 - Luncheon vouchers

66115000 - International payment transfer services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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