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title: "RES - the provision of vouchers to enable the purchase of free school meals (October 2021 half term)"
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# RES - the provision of vouchers to enable the purchase of free school meals (October 2021 half term)

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3913a91-7fea-41cf-8b67-42cf1f9446ac

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## Summary

The procurement process centres on Bristol City Council, which has awarded a contract titled "RES - the provision of vouchers to enable the purchase of free school meals (October 2021 half term)." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on luncheon vouchers, and is located in Bristol, England. The contract was awarded on 19 October 2021 and was active until 11 November 2021. The total contract value amounted to £350,000, and it was procured through a direct award mechanism under the Crown Commercial Services' RM6255 framework.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the provision and management of voucher schemes, especially those with a strong background in service delivery related to social welfare programmes. Companies that specialise in financial services, logistics for voucher distribution, or technology solutions for digital vouchers would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Engaging with local authorities like Bristol City Council can significantly enhance a business’s visibility and growth potential within public sector procurement.

## Notice

The provision of vouchers on behalf of Bristol City Council to enable the distribution of vouchers for free school meals predominantly over the October (2021) schools half term, using the direct award mechanism embedded in the Crown Commercial Services' RM6255 framework for 'Voucher Schemes'. The wider Voucher Schemes agreement is for the implementation, distribution and management of funds through vouchers, such as Free School Meals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ce0530-edd2-4c97-85fe-b61910acee1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2021 - 11 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| 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 | HAWK INCENTIVES LTD TRADING AS BLACKHAWK NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30199770 - Luncheon vouchers

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ce0530-edd2-4c97-85fe-b61910acee1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ce0530-edd2-4c97-85fe-b61910acee1f
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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