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Childcare Vouchers

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council issued a contract for childcare vouchers under the category of child daycare services, utilising the ESPO Framework 319_23, Lot 7. The procurement process involved a direct award without the prior publication of a competition call, highlighting its limited method. The contract, valued at £70,000, was signed on 16 March 2026 and will run until 28 February 2028, with services expected to be delivered within the UKE11 region. This process is covered by the GPA, ensuring compliance with international trade agreements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs specialising in services related to child daycare. Companies experienced in public sector frameworks and capable of fulfilling service contracts without the need for competitive bidding may find it particularly advantageous. With the procurement already awarded to Pluxee UK Ltd, based in Milton Keynes, it serves as a precedent illustrating the potential for business growth through strategic partnerships and direct awards within local governance frameworks.

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Notice Title

Childcare Vouchers

Notice Description

Hull City Council (the Authority) has used the ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) Framework 319_23- Lot 7 to 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hull City Council (the Authority) has used the ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) Framework 319_23- Lot 7 to 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.

Procurement Information

Direct Award via ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) Framework 319_23- Lot 7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068431
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034694-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 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
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
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

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

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