Planning

Food Vouchers for Families

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process under the title "Food Vouchers for Families". This initiative forms part of the health and social work services sector, classified under CPV code 85000000, and aims to supply electronic and hard copy food vouchers to eligible families across the UK, specifically in the UKD1 region. This is currently at the planning stage with a future notice date set for 1st October 2026. The procurement is valued at £7.5 million (gross value £9 million) and will commence with a contract period starting from 18th February 2027, concluding on 17th February 2030, under a planned procurement process adhering to the "light touch" special regime.

For businesses focusing on services within the health and social work sectors, this tender represents a substantial opportunity to forge partnerships with a government authority and expand their reach. Companies equipped to deliver both electronic and physical goods will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities in managing diverse delivery methods. SMEs with innovative solutions in the distribution of resources like vouchers can particularly benefit, given the project’s emphasis on accessibility and reliability. Engaging in this tender could lead to significant growth prospects for businesses poised to meet government procurement standards and to participate in a long-term public service contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Vouchers for Families

Notice Description

The Food Vouchers for Families Contract will provide a range of food vouchers to eligible families. This will include electronic vouchers and hard copy vouchers. This is a pipeline notice and not a live tender opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05250c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027119-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Feb 2027 - 17 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peopleprocurement@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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