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title: "Free School Meal vouchers"
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buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Free School Meal vouchers

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6841755-ff14-47d9-865a-4abc0750562e

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## Summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for supplying supermarket vouchers to families with children eligible for Free School Meals during various holidays in 2026. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, classified under 'Luncheon vouchers' in the goods category. The total contract value is £600,000. The contract will commence on 14th April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, covering the region of England in the United Kingdom. The contract award was actively completed on 30th March 2026, with further details published on 31st March 2026.

This tender creates potential growth opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those capable of supplying supermarket vouchers. Organisations such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those with strengths in community engagements, along with viable commercial suppliers like Blackhawk Network, a large-scale supplier, are suited to compete in contracts of this nature. Businesses positioned to engage in public sector contracts and deliver value through efficient distribution mechanisms can benefit from similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

A contract to supply supermarket vouchers to the council to distribute to households with children who receive Free School Meals for the Easter, May and Summer holidays in 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2487158f-e34d-4ee5-a430-fc01925397ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30199770 - Luncheon vouchers

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2487158f-e34d-4ee5-a430-fc01925397ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2487158f-e34d-4ee5-a430-fc01925397ae
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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