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Provision of Meal Vouchers Scheme (DWP funded)

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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13 Apr 2026 at 07:11

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Meal Vouchers Scheme," consisting of School Holiday Meal Vouchers and Food Vouchers for eligible households, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The focus of this procurement was on the goods category, specifically luncheon vouchers, with a contract awarded under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6248. The procurement took place without prior publication of a call for competition through a Direct Award, highlighting urgent need and historical effectiveness. The award, valued at £680,000, was finalised with Reward Gateway on 23rd January 2026, emphasizing the completion of an evaluation process based on quality and price criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in voucher systems, payment solutions, or support DWP-led initiatives. Companies with a strong track record in delivering consistent and reliable services, especially those skilled in working with local authorities and managing public expenditures, would find this type of contract suitable. The contract’s non-competitive nature also underscores the importance of maintaining excellent service quality and financial diligence to secure similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Provision of Meal Vouchers Scheme (DWP funded)

Notice Description

The Meal Vouchers scheme is for School Holiday Meal Vouchers (children in government funded Hillingdon schools and children aged 5 and under, based on household benefit eligibility and Food Vouchers (Time limited vouchers to help low income households purchase essential food and goods from major supermarkets and high street retailers. The scheme is fully funded by the DWP and the contract will support the delivery of DWP-led workstreams (currently the Household Support Grant. The appointment was made via a Direct Award (CCS Framework RM6248 - Payment Solutions 2) follwing a completion of a desktop evaluation by applying the Framework assessment criterion against historical expenditure/ voucher type.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Meal Vouchers scheme is for School Holiday Meal Vouchers (children in government funded Hillingdon schools and children aged 5 and under, based on household benefit eligibility and Food Vouchers (Time limited vouchers to help low income households purchase essential food and goods from major supermarkets and high street retailers. The scheme is fully funded by the DWP and the contract will support the delivery of DWP-led workstreams (currently the Household Support Grant. The scheme has procured via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Voucher Schemes Framework (RM6248) for a period of 38 months. Additional information: Desktop analysis completed in accordance with Framework Direct Award criteria

Procurement Information

The appointment was made via a Direct Award (CCS Framework RM6248 - Payment Solutions 2) follwing a completion of a desktop evaluation by applying the Framework assessment criterion against historical expenditure/ voucher type. To continue with the incumbent provider demonstated contiuned consistency and reliability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068076
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033029-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30199770 - Luncheon vouchers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REWARD GATEWAY

Further Information

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