---
title: "Childcare Vouchers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ae3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
---

# Childcare Vouchers

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ae3

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## Summary

Hull City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Childcare Vouchers" scheme, targeted at providing benefit services within the region of Hull, United Kingdom. The contract was processed as a direct award under the ESPO Framework 319_23, Lot 7, without competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract commenced on 16th March 2026 and will continue until 28th February 2028, with an estimated annual value of £35,000. This tender falls under the public authority sub-central government category and utilised the legislative framework detailed in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in benefit services, specifically those capable of managing childcare voucher schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this tender particularly advantageous, given the direct award process and specific industry classification. Businesses looking to expand their services within the Hull area would benefit from aligning with government contracts aimed at providing essential public services. Pluxee UK Ltd is the awarded supplier, illustrating the potential for organisations with expertise in benefit solutions to secure similar contracts with public agencies.

## Notice

Hull City Council (the Authority) is using the ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) Framework 319_23- Lot 7. The procurement is being undertaken as a Direct award under Lot 7. The contract is anticipated to commence 16 March 2026 ending by 28 February 2028. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services and Goods to be PS35,000/annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023440-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLUXEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023440-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023440-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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