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Childcare Vouchers

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 12:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Childcare Vouchers" scheme, targeted at providing benefit services within the region of Hull, United Kingdom. The contract was processed as a direct award under the ESPO Framework 319_23, Lot 7, without competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract commenced on 16th March 2026 and will continue until 28th February 2028, with an estimated annual value of £35,000. This tender falls under the public authority sub-central government category and utilised the legislative framework detailed in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in benefit services, specifically those capable of managing childcare voucher schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this tender particularly advantageous, given the direct award process and specific industry classification. Businesses looking to expand their services within the Hull area would benefit from aligning with government contracts aimed at providing essential public services. Pluxee UK Ltd is the awarded supplier, illustrating the potential for organisations with expertise in benefit solutions to secure similar contracts with public agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childcare Vouchers

Notice Description

Hull City Council (the Authority) is using the ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) Framework 319_23- Lot 7. The procurement is being undertaken as a Direct award under Lot 7. The contract is anticipated to commence 16 March 2026 ending by 28 February 2028. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services and Goods to be PS35,000/annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ae3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023440-2026
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
SME

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLUXEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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