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02 Jul 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of a "Childcare Voucher Scheme," focusing on financial and insurance services. The tender was managed by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Lincoln, UK. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract, effective from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027, with an option for a one-year renewal, has been awarded to Fideliti Ltd. Key dates include the start of the contract on 1st May 2026, with completion expected by 30th April 2028 if extended to the maximum extent. This falls under the services category in the industry classification.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those capable of managing payroll-related services like childcare vouchers. Large enterprises which can efficiently handle such specific financial operations without competitive bidding processes may find this contract advantageous. The procurement has secured a contract gross value of £37,382.88, marking it as a lucrative opportunity for businesses to expand their service offerings in partnership with NHS Trusts. Companies that wish to leverage their scale and expertise in providing tailored financial services would be well-placed to pursue similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Notice Description

Provision of childcare vouchers via Payroll

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c241
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062192-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,152 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIDELITI

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