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HH015-25 ESPO Childcare Vouchers

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland, based in Inverness, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "HH015-25 ESPO Childcare Vouchers," within the Health sector classified under CPV code 75310000. This contract pertains to staff benefits focusing on childcare vouchers. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, a common method for inviting tender submissions, and has reached the award stage. The contract was signed on 14th March 2026, with the award notice published on 30th March 2026. This initiative is aimed at providing essential staff benefits within the region of UKM6.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staff benefits and services related to childcare. Large enterprises, especially those capable of managing financial services and employee benefits, like Edenred (UK Group) Ltd, who was awarded the contract, would find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish a foothold in the public sector, diversifying their portfolio, and enhancing their service outreach within health-focused enterprises and authorities. With NHS Highland as the buyer, this contract assures collaboration with a reputable health authority, potentially paving the way for future tender opportunities in similar initiatives.

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Notice Title

HH015-25 ESPO Childcare Vouchers

Notice Description

Staff Benefit for Childcare Vouchers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Staff Benefits for NHS Highland for Childcare Vouchers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827928
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552747
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

75340000 - Child allowances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,603 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDENRED (UK GROUP

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