Planning

2022-2023-074 : Vouchers Tender

  • Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-003246

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03a24d

Published 2 February 2023, 12:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited

The Grange, 100 High Street, Southgate

London

N14 6PW

Contact

Adam Bevan

Email

adam.bevan@mtvh.co.uk

Telephone

+44 7701388562

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.mtvh.co.uk/

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

2022-2023-074 : Vouchers Tender

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

MTVH is seeking a voucher provider to deliver on the requirement of various vouchers for residents and colleagues. This relationship will be managed by both the Empowering Futures team and the HR Rewards team. The voucher provider will be appointed on a 3-year contract, with the option for this to be extended for 1 year. MTVH is committed to developing and improving the financial resilience of our customers and has created a hardship fund which forms one key part of our overall support offer. Our Empowering Futures Team offers ‘wrap-around’ services to customers linked to financial wellbeing, debt, employment, health, food and fuel poverty and general tenancy sustainment. With the external pressures facing our customers around the cost-of-living crisis and high energy costs, we pledge to support our customers with the collaboration of local authorities, external agencies, and our suppliers. As a means of recognition, MTVH maintains a suite of loyalty awards, accessible by colleagues at various stages of their careers including, long-service awards, local achievement awards and our VIP Awards, for which colleagues will receive a corresponding voucher of a nominal amount. Scope of Services •A wide-ranging voucher offer is essential. It should include supermarkets and high street shops, with options for multi-shop vouchers •A clear process for delivery to ensure we have consistent and reliable service with upfront costs based on the order amount •A transparent ordering process with status updates, or the ability to track orders •Effective reporting tool, with monthly reports on orders •No minimum limit on vouchers (MTVH will not place an order less than £10) •Vouchers available should have a minimum expiry date of 12 months

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £502,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 30199770 - Luncheon vouchers
  • 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
  • 66113100 - Micro-credit granting services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKC - North East (England)
Main site or place of performance

EAST OF ENGLAND,EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND),WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND),SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND),SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND),NORTH WEST (ENGLAND),NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

MTVH is seeking a voucher provider to deliver on the requirement of various vouchers for residents and colleagues. This relationship will be managed by both the Empowering Futures team and the HR Rewards team. The voucher provider will be appointed on a 3-year contract, with the option for this to be extended for 1 year. MTVH is committed to developing and improving the financial resilience of our customers and has created a hardship fund which forms one key part of our overall support offer. Our Empowering Futures Team offers ‘wrap-around’ services to customers linked to financial wellbeing, debt, employment, health, food and fuel poverty and general tenancy sustainment. With the external pressures facing our customers around the cost-of-living crisis and high energy costs, we pledge to support our customers with the collaboration of local authorities, external agencies, and our suppliers. As a means of recognition, MTVH maintains a suite of loyalty awards, accessible by colleagues at various stages of their careers including, long-service awards, local achievement awards and our VIP Awards, for which colleagues will receive a corresponding voucher of a nominal amount. Scope of Services •A wide-ranging voucher offer is essential. It should include supermarkets and high street shops, with options for multi-shop vouchers •A clear process for delivery to ensure we have consistent and reliable service with upfront costs based on the order amount •A transparent ordering process with status updates, or the ability to track orders •Effective reporting tool, with monthly reports on orders •No minimum limit on vouchers (MTVH will not place an order less than £10) •Vouchers available should have a minimum expiry date of 12 months Account Management (Essential elements) •A single Account manager with a proactive approach •Availability of support from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday minimum (working hours)

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 March 2023


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

MTVH will be running a Market Engagement event, with a date TBC in February. This event will be conducted via teams and will provide more information about MTVH, our requirements, the procurement process and social value considerations.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

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GO Reference: GO-202322-PRO-22030325