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Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2026 at 14:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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, located in Warwick, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement of services under the Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme. This initiative is facilitated through a direct procurement method, below the competition threshold, and involves the provision of energy credits via PayPoint's Quick Credit Voucher (QCV) Agreement. This agreement spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 and utilises a secure online portal for voucher issuance, avoiding the need for physical cash handling and offering a more economical alternative to pre-paid cards. The contract is valued at £142,988 and involves the distribution of vouchers across the UKG1 region.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services, emphasizing electronic payment solutions and secure financial transactions. PayPoint Payment Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, is already involved, indicating that companies with comparable capabilities in providing flexible payment solutions and experience handling welfare-related financial services are well-positioned to compete. The provision of such services can expand the supplier’s portfolio, strengthen client relationships, and enhance market presence within the public sector's social welfare domain.

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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/035769-2026
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

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
£142,988 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20263 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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