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Provision of Childcare Vouchers

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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03 Jun 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, a sub-central government public authority, concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of Childcare Vouchers". This contract, valued at £65,000, encompasses the distribution of tax-free childcare vouchers as part of a pre-2018 scheme where employees facilitate the funding through salary sacrifice. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, executed without competition, for services within the child daycare category, classified under CPV code 85312110. The contract, already signed on 18 May 2026, became active on 1 June 2026 and will remain in effect until 31 May 2029, covering multiple UK regions including West Midlands, London, and the South East.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in employee benefits management and childcare services. Although the contract was directly awarded to FIDELITI LTD, businesses with a robust system for managing employee benefits or salary sacrifice programmes could be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Engagement with public sector organisations like fire and rescue authorities, who are tasked with managing extensive employee benefits, can provide substantial business growth and development opportunities, particularly for companies interested in expanding their service portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Childcare Vouchers

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of tax-free childcare vouchers for parents on the pre-2018 scheme. Contract value includes supplier's management fee and voucher values to be funded through employee salary sacrifice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052412-2026
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

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
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIDELITI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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