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Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 11:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

21 Jan 2026 at 12:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme" under the industry category of services, specifically targeting community, social, and personal services. The procurement process was completed through a direct method, specifically designed for below-threshold procurements without competition. Location points primarily include the Warwickshire region, identified as UKG13 and UKG1. The contract involves the provision of PayPoint's Cash Out service via a Quick Credit Voucher (QCV) system to deliver energy credits through multiple channels, such as email, letter, or SMS, thereby facilitating efficient support to eligible applicants. The contract, starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028, features upcoming milestones, including a future signature scheduled by 2nd March 2026, with a gross value amounting to £142,988.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing secure financial transaction services or those in the digital service delivery sector. Given that the procurement favoured direct negotiation below threshold limits, it reflects the potential for suppliers already equipped with effective technological platforms, such as PayPoint, which is identified as the large-scale supplier, to engage in direct service provision. Enterprises specialising in innovative payment solutions and flexible service delivery mechanisms may find competitive advantages in accommodating similar welfare schemes, providing scalable systems that enhance user experiences for social aid programs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme

Notice Description

The PayPoint Quick Credit Voucher (QCV) Agreement facilitates the delivery of PayPoint's Cash Out service, offering a cost-effective and secure method for issuing energy credits to eligible applicants under the Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme. Vouchers can be distributed via email, letter, or SMS, providing flexibility in communication and delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060af0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007487-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,988 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYPOINT PAYMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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