---
title: "Childcare Vouchers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068431"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068431.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# Childcare Vouchers

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068431

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## Summary

Hull City Council issued a contract for childcare vouchers under the category of child daycare services, utilising the ESPO Framework 319_23, Lot 7. The procurement process involved a direct award without the prior publication of a competition call, highlighting its limited method. The contract, valued at £70,000, was signed on 16 March 2026 and will run until 28 February 2028, with services expected to be delivered within the UKE11 region. This process is covered by the GPA, ensuring compliance with international trade agreements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs specialising in services related to child daycare. Companies experienced in public sector frameworks and capable of fulfilling service contracts without the need for competitive bidding may find it particularly advantageous. With the procurement already awarded to Pluxee UK Ltd, based in Milton Keynes, it serves as a precedent illustrating the potential for business growth through strategic partnerships and direct awards within local governance frameworks.

## Notice

Hull City Council (the Authority) has used the ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) Framework 319_23- Lot 7 to 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hull City Council (the Authority) has used the ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) Framework 319_23- Lot 7 to 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.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award via ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) Framework 319_23- Lot 7

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034694-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 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 | £70,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034694-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104102
- https://www.hull.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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