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title: "BIG001-0056 Childcare Voucher Scheme"
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# BIG001-0056 Childcare Voucher Scheme

Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ca857d3-584e-4d3f-948c-7dab90f601bd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Big Lottery Fund, operating as The National Lottery Community Fund, seeking to extend the Childcare Voucher Scheme, designated as BIG001-0056. This initiative falls under the benefit services industry category, with a total contract value of £16,000. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action, and the contract period is set from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2022. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded on 20th June 2019, additionally, the tender period has concluded on 31st March 2019.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the services sector, to engage with a well-established scheme that supports employees with childcare costs, a key concern for many parents. Companies that specialise in employee benefits or HR services would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Given the Big Lottery Fund's commitment to extending the scheme, there may be further consultation or opportunities for suppliers who can offer innovative solutions or enhancements to the existing programme in the future.

## Notice

Childcare Voucher Scheme Offer employees great value for money and is a popular benefit for parents, helping them towards the high costs of childcare whilst being able to remain in employment. It is important to note that the Government closed childcare voucher schemes to new joiners from 4 October 2018. Existing members are still able to claim for vouchers but cannot re-join if they leave the scheme. The proposal is for an extension of three years. There is a possibility of the Government closing the scheme fully to all existing members during this period, so it may end sooner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25199ad2-6437-48ab-a09c-15016d15caea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| 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 | BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4A 1DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WIDER PLAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25199ad2-6437-48ab-a09c-15016d15caea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25199ad2-6437-48ab-a09c-15016d15caea
  2nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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