---
title: "Provision of Meal Vouchers Scheme (DWP funded)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068076"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Provision of Meal Vouchers Scheme (DWP funded)

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068076

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hillingdon has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Meal Vouchers Scheme," consisting of School Holiday Meal Vouchers and Food Vouchers for eligible households, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The focus of this procurement was on the goods category, specifically luncheon vouchers, with a contract awarded under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6248. The procurement took place without prior publication of a call for competition through a Direct Award, highlighting urgent need and historical effectiveness. The award, valued at £680,000, was finalised with Reward Gateway on 23rd January 2026, emphasizing the completion of an evaluation process based on quality and price criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in voucher systems, payment solutions, or support DWP-led initiatives. Companies with a strong track record in delivering consistent and reliable services, especially those skilled in working with local authorities and managing public expenditures, would find this type of contract suitable. The contract’s non-competitive nature also underscores the importance of maintaining excellent service quality and financial diligence to secure similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The Meal Vouchers scheme is for School Holiday Meal Vouchers (children in government funded Hillingdon schools and children aged 5 and under, based on household benefit eligibility and Food Vouchers (Time limited vouchers to help low income households purchase essential food and goods from major supermarkets and high street retailers. The scheme is fully funded by the DWP and the contract will support the delivery of DWP-led workstreams (currently the Household Support Grant. The appointment was made via a Direct Award (CCS Framework RM6248 - Payment Solutions 2) follwing a completion of a desktop evaluation by applying the Framework assessment criterion against historical expenditure/ voucher type.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Meal Vouchers scheme is for School Holiday Meal Vouchers (children in government funded Hillingdon schools and children aged 5 and under, based on household benefit eligibility and Food Vouchers (Time limited vouchers to help low income households purchase essential food and goods from major supermarkets and high street retailers. The scheme is fully funded by the DWP and the contract will support the delivery of DWP-led workstreams (currently the Household Support Grant. The scheme has procured via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Voucher Schemes Framework (RM6248) for a period of 38 months. Additional information: Desktop analysis completed in accordance with Framework Direct Award criteria

### Procurement Information

The appointment was made via a Direct Award (CCS Framework RM6248 - Payment Solutions 2) follwing a completion of a desktop evaluation by applying the Framework assessment criterion against historical expenditure/ voucher type. To continue with the incumbent provider demonstated contiuned consistency and reliability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033029-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £680,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 1UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Uxbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REWARD GATEWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30199770 - Luncheon vouchers

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 07:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033029-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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