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title: "DWP Voucher Scheme"
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buyer: "NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# DWP Voucher Scheme

Buyer: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2ad55fc-7a70-4671-aa26-d8b0e3f0c04f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC), which has initiated the "DWP Voucher Scheme" to support vulnerable households with children through supermarket vouchers. This project is funded by a £1.8 million grant from the Household Support Fund, aiming to assist around 8,000 households between 1st December 2021 and 31st March 2022. The tender period concluded on 16th November 2021, and the contract was awarded on 17th November 2021, for a total value of £18 million. The related services are classified under 'Other community, social and personal services', and the process was executed through a direct award method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses adept in distributing financial support services or retail voucher systems. Companies with experience in community welfare and those who can effectively manage large-scale distribution networks may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Given the focus on vulnerable households, organisations that prioritise social responsibility and have the capability to navigate public sector engagements will be particularly valuable in this procurement.

## Notice

North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) are utilising PS1.8m of the Household Support Fund grant received from the DWP to provide support to vulnerable households with children through the provision of supermarket vouchers. Two payments of PS125/payment will be made, with the first payment in early December 2021 and the second payment in early February 2022. NYCC has appointed a supplier to distribute the supermarket voucher support to approx. 8000 households during the period 1st December 2021 to 31st March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c15e51-8c6a-4d9a-9245-e87ccf0cc9e2 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAWK INCENTIVES LIMITED TRADING AS BLACKHAWK NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c15e51-8c6a-4d9a-9245-e87ccf0cc9e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c15e51-8c6a-4d9a-9245-e87ccf0cc9e2
  8th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40732&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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