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title: "CO0571 Household Support Fund - Food Vouchers"
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# CO0571 Household Support Fund - Food Vouchers

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb9afe7e-4f16-43d0-8e08-9d6aac2c8c2e

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## Summary

Essex County Council has awarded a contract titled "CO0571 Household Support Fund - Food Vouchers" under the industry category of financial and insurance services. This contract involves the provision of a fully managed Closed Loop Food Voucher solution funded by the Household Support Fund. The procurement method used was a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6248 Payment Solutions 2, Lot 3 Vouchers. The contract commenced on 4th November 2024 and will run until 3rd May 2026, including two optional 6-month extension periods. The value of the contract including optional extensions is £11,861,350. The initial contract term is six months, and the project location is across England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is completed, with the award notice published on 14th November 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in financial and payment solutions. SMEs are particularly encouraged to consider similar future opportunities owing to Essex County Council's procurement approach. Wonde Ltd, awarded as the supplier, serves as an example of a large company benefitting from government contracts to provide essential community support services, highlighting that similar enterprises could also engage in such tenders. Leveraging direct award methods through established frameworks can streamline participation in significant public procurement projects.

## Notice

This is an Awarded Contract notification. Contract for the provision of a fully managed Closed Loop Food Voucher solution, funded by the Household Support Fund. Procured using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6248 Payment Solutions 2, via Lot 3 Vouchers. Additional information: This call-off is a 6 month initial contract term, plus 2x optional 6-month extension periods. Contract value takes into account the optional extension periods, although none are guaranteed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb8d6e44-ebe6-4c35-9859-c6a688d73362 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 3 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,861,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,861,350 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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 | WONDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb8d6e44-ebe6-4c35-9859-c6a688d73362

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb8d6e44-ebe6-4c35-9859-c6a688d73362
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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