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title: "Provision of Vouchers - Further Competition through CCS Framework RM6255"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Vouchers - Further Competition through CCS Framework RM6255

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5177bf72-c28d-4e67-9883-5ba23d43478a

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of vouchers through a further competition under Crown Commercial Service framework RM6255. The contract, valued at £18,000,000, aims to support families in need, including those eligible for Free School Meals. The procurement process started on February 2, 2023, with a tender period that ended on November 9, 2022. The contract is set to run from February 2, 2023, to February 1, 2025, providing opportunities for businesses in the community, social, and personal services industry category in England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, interested in providing support services to vulnerable families through digital code schemes and other initiatives. Businesses involved in providing grocery and non-grocery vouchers can compete for this contract. The contracting authority, Buckinghamshire Council, has selected Evouchers (Part of Wonde Ltd) as the supplier for this contract. For businesses looking to engage in social impact projects and enhance community welfare, this tender offers a significant opportunity to contribute positively to society and grow their operations.

## Notice

The Council has used the Local Support Grant Scheme to deliver the Helping Hand initiative. One of the key activities of the Helping Hand scheme has been to provide support to those families would normally receive Free School Meal. This offer has been provided to families during each Holidays. The number of eligible pupils has been approx.14,000. We also provide support via this route to other families who we have been informed are financially vulnerable and would benefit from this support. This support has been provided through the utilisation of a digital code scheme that is distributed to all eligible families. The Council operates other initiatives to provide grocery and non-grocery vouchers. This procurement is a further competition through Crown Commercial Service framework RM6255 Voucher Schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b254f4d-77e6-464d-98a1-74ed6373d515 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2023 - 1 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| 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 | EVOUCHERS (PART OF WONDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2023 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b254f4d-77e6-464d-98a1-74ed6373d515

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b254f4d-77e6-464d-98a1-74ed6373d515
  23rd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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