---
title: "Food Vouchers for Families"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05250c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Food Vouchers for Families

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05250c

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## Summary

Cumberland Council, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process under the title "Food Vouchers for Families". This initiative forms part of the health and social work services sector, classified under CPV code 85000000, and aims to supply electronic and hard copy food vouchers to eligible families across the UK, specifically in the UKD1 region. This is currently at the planning stage with a future notice date set for 1st October 2026. The procurement is valued at £7.5 million (gross value £9 million) and will commence with a contract period starting from 18th February 2027, concluding on 17th February 2030, under a planned procurement process adhering to the "light touch" special regime.

For businesses focusing on services within the health and social work sectors, this tender represents a substantial opportunity to forge partnerships with a government authority and expand their reach. Companies equipped to deliver both electronic and physical goods will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities in managing diverse delivery methods. SMEs with innovative solutions in the distribution of resources like vouchers can particularly benefit, given the project’s emphasis on accessibility and reliability. Engaging in this tender could lead to significant growth prospects for businesses poised to meet government procurement standards and to participate in a long-term public service contract.

## Notice

The Food Vouchers for Families Contract will provide a range of food vouchers to eligible families. This will include electronic vouchers and hard copy vouchers. This is a pipeline notice and not a live tender opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027119-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2027 - 17 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 16:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027119-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027119-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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