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Childcare Vouchers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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08 Jan 2026 at 09:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Childcare Vouchers" was conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically benefit services. The contract was awarded to Reward Gateway (UK) LTD (Edenred) on 8th January 2026, with a contract period starting on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2028. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition, with the main procurement stage being the award and contract phase.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in delivering benefit services related to childcare. Companies with the capability to manage payment systems for childcare services as part of the NHS Childcare Voucher Scheme could find growth opportunities in similar procurement contracts. Large-scale enterprises with established systems and the ability to comply with the scheme's standards would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially those focusing on public sector services in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childcare Vouchers

Notice Description

Payment for registered childcare services provided in accordance with NHS Childcare Voucher Scheme rules. Vouchers may be used toward eligible childcare costs only and are accepted subject to the Provider's standard fees, terms, and conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060176
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001279-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Gracie Westlake
Contact Email
gracie.westlake@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY (UK) LTD (EDENRED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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