Food Vouchers - Crisis Resilience fund

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 16:18

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 12:13

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract under the scheme 'Food Vouchers - Crisis Resilience Fund' to EVOUCHERS LTD. This procurement process was a direct award due to the pressing need for funds to support the community amidst delays in Government funding. The procurement, categorised under education and training services and health and social work services, is aimed at providing school holiday food vouchers. Taking place in the UKK24 region, the contract commenced on 29th June 2026, ending on 30th September 2026 with an awarded value of £1,465,000. This contract follows the 'lightTouch' regime, indicating a simplified procurement process.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for SMEs that are capable of deploying resources rapidly and effectively within short timeframes, particularly those specialising in social welfare and educational support. As the procurement method was direct award, interested suppliers may explore future competitive tenders by enhancing their profiles and offerings to better align with urgent community needs. Companies with a focus on crisis resilience and an ability to collaborate closely with sub-central government can be well-positioned for similar opportunities, potentially facilitating significant business growth through key government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Food Vouchers - Crisis Resilience fund

Notice Description

School holiday food vouchers - Crisis Resilience fund

Procurement Information

The current supplier is in place and performing to contract. Due to delays in Government funding allocation, there is insufficient time to run a full tender process, and the funds are required urgently to support the community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b652
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057772-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,465,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,465,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOUCHERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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