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title: "Children's Service Energy Cards and Vouchers"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Children's Service Energy Cards and Vouchers

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80d210b4-4092-4659-aa11-fc0ebd3f846e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Children's Service Energy Cards and Vouchers," commissioned by Sheffield City Council, has been awarded to Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd. This process, classified under financial and insurance services, involves providing energy cards and vouchers that can only be used for gas and electric bills to ensure children maintain heating and power. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with the procurement stage now complete. The service will be implemented in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom, over a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The total contract value is £120,000, and the award was officially published on 17th July 2026.

This tender offers a notable business opportunity primarily to large organisations capable of managing finance-related services on a significant scale, such as the provision of secure and restricted-use financial cards. The procurement, while won by Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd, serves as an example for businesses interested in future opportunities within public sector financial services. Companies specialising in solutions that focus on social welfare, energy management, and ensuring targeted spending control could find similar tenders advantageous for growth. This venture, though suited for large enterprises, highlights the importance of strategic direct award tenders in establishing and expanding business footholds in public procurement sectors.

## Notice

Energy cards and vouchers to be used as an alternative to Pre-Payment Cards which are restricted to spend in specific retailers so they cannot be used for unintended purposes, and the Energy Cards can only be spent for Gas and Electric bills ensuring the child maintains heat and power.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fea8e9a-83ee-4266-9ed9-9d1a352eddbb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 17 Jul 2026 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fea8e9a-83ee-4266-9ed9-9d1a352eddbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fea8e9a-83ee-4266-9ed9-9d1a352eddbb
  17th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107471&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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