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title: "Supermarket Vouchers for Vulnerable Families May'25"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6739af50-060a-4cbb-aeca-3bab99a155ab"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-16"
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# Supermarket Vouchers for Vulnerable Families May'25

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6739af50-060a-4cbb-aeca-3bab99a155ab

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Supermarket Vouchers for Vulnerable Families May'25" was managed by Liverpool City Council and focuses on providing supermarket vouchers to vulnerable households affected by the cost-of-living crisis. The procurement falls under the social work and related services category, with services to be delivered primarily in England. The process employed a direct procurement method, specifically a direct award, with the tender completed by 21st May 2025. The contract commenced on 26th May 2025 and will conclude on 25th May 2026, reflecting a total value of approximately £5,025,930 GBP. The awarded contract status was active as of 21st May 2025, underlining the procurement's completion stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses capable of managing large-scale voucher distribution systems like Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd, the awarded supplier. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, as these entities may offer innovative solutions for addressing social welfare challenges. The long duration of the contract period provides a stable business relationship and potential for extended collaboration within the public sector. The procurement's focus on aiding vulnerable populations taps into sectors aiming to expand their corporate social responsibility footprints.

## Notice

Childrens Services have been allocated the next batch of grant funding from the Household Support Fund to provide Supermarket Food Vouchers to support vulnerable households that have been disproportionately affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a15d331-e34f-469e-9fe2-3a99562d5546 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2025 - 25 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,025,930 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,960,635 |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a15d331-e34f-469e-9fe2-3a99562d5546

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a15d331-e34f-469e-9fe2-3a99562d5546
  16th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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