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title: "Supermarket Vouchers for Vulnerable Families May 2026"
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# Supermarket Vouchers for Vulnerable Families May 2026

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dd9e19e-3bae-41dd-bdc7-2888d37976f0

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of "Supermarket Vouchers for Vulnerable Families May 2026." This contract aims to supply supermarket vouchers to families of children eligible for Free School Meals, funded by the Department for Education's Crisis Resilience Support. The tender falls under the "Luncheon vouchers" category with a contract value of £428,265. The procurement method used was a direct award to Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd. The contract covers the region of England and was awarded on 19th May 2026, initiating a contract period that lasts until 18th May 2027. This tender is categorized under the "goods" procurement and highlights Liverpool City Council’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities within the United Kingdom.

This procurement initiative presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in voucher distribution and management solutions. Businesses with the capacity to handle large-scale distribution directly or through partnerships can look to expand their operational scope in the public sector. Moreover, this tender supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it ideal for entities within these sectors aiming to secure government contracts. By participating in such initiatives, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute to social welfare goals, potentially strengthening their market presence and corporate reputation.

## Notice

DfE have provided the Crisis Resilience Support Funding to Liverpool City Council to support the most vulnerable families. This includes the provision of Supermarket Vouchers for those children eligible for FSM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4d7f7c-3a73-4a26-adf0-a0908fc7598e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 19 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £428,265 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £428,262 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30199770 - Luncheon vouchers

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4d7f7c-3a73-4a26-adf0-a0908fc7598e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4d7f7c-3a73-4a26-adf0-a0908fc7598e
  26th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

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