--- title: "RE23074 Purchase of supermarket vouchers for household support fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25369438-8500-47a6-b08b-6a7361567b7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25369438-8500-47a6-b08b-6a7361567b7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25369438-8500-47a6-b08b-6a7361567b7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25369438-8500-47a6-b08b-6a7361567b7f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING" published: "2025-06-26" --- # RE23074 Purchase of supermarket vouchers for household support fund Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25369438-8500-47a6-b08b-6a7361567b7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25369438-8500-47a6-b08b-6a7361567b7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25369438-8500-47a6-b08b-6a7361567b7f.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing has completed a selective procurement process under the CCS Framework RM6248, awarding a contract for the purchase of supermarket vouchers as part of a household support fund. The contract was directly awarded to BlackHawk Network EMEA Limited, valued at £3,800,000, with an initial term of one year from 7th July 2025, with a possibility of a three-month extension. This procurement falls under the Financial and Insurance Services category and is located in London, specifically at postal code W5 2HL. Key dates included the tender period ending on 30th May 2025 and the awarding of the contract on 1st April 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services and voucher solutions to engage with public sector contracts. Although the contract is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with capabilities in providing managed voucher services can find growth opportunities through framework agreements such as this. The procurement method highlights potential for future call-off arrangements, making it an attractive prospect for large businesses with strategic interests in public sector partnerships. By supporting household support initiatives, firms can enhance their marketplace presence and strengthen relationships with local authorities. ## Notice The London Borough of Ealing ("the Authority"), has conducting a direct award procurement process, via the CCS Framework RM6248 Payment Solutions Lot 3 Framework under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract has been awarded to BlackHawk Network EMEA Limited. It is intended that the contract shall be for an initial term of 1 year, with the option to extend for a further 3 months. (if applicable) The approximate annual value of the contract is PS3,500,000 and the total value is 3,800,000 including any extension options. The services required by this contract include: Ealing requires a fully managed voucher service for high volume closed loop vouchers to be exchanged for groceries, to support the distribution of household support funds to low-income families within the borough. The service must provide an online platform for the Benefits Service, FSM department, and Care Leavers team to place orders for supermarket vouchers. These vouchers will be issued to eligible residents as identified by the respective services. There should be options for families to receive vouchers either via a code sent electronically, allowing them to redeem the vouchers themselves. The vouchers will have a validity period limited to a maximum of 3 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d48b13-5b95-47a0-bb0d-4e96984d9e43 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,800,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2025 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d48b13-5b95-47a0-bb0d-4e96984d9e43 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d48b13-5b95-47a0-bb0d-4e96984d9e43 26th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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