Scope
Description
Household voucher fulfilment. Clarion requires a supplier to provide a fulfilment solution for our household grant awards to residents by authorised Clarion staff, ordering via a digital portal. Vouchers include fuel and food vouchers for digital devices and household items.
Contract 1. Clarion Futures Household Grant Fulfilment
Supplier
Contract value
- £416,666 excluding VAT
- £500,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 August 2025 to 3 August 2028
- Possible extension to 3 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract can be extended up to 24 months; the supplier's performance and needs volume will determine the reasons for the extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Clarion is purchasing repeat services and goods from the existing supplier, Charis. No other company can provide such a wide variety of vouchers. Charis offers everything from fuel and food vouchers to digital devices and household items. Given this wide variety, it makes sense for Clarion to continue with Charis as a supplier. This justifies a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, as Charis appears to be the only supplier capable of meeting such diverse needs.
Supplier
CHARIS GRANTS LIMITED
Third Floor, Trinity Court
Peterborough
PE1 1DA
United Kingdom
Email: annabentley@charisgrants.com
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Clarion Futures Household Grant Fulfilment
Contracting authority
CLARION HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
- Mutuals Public Register: 28038R
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQND-5289-JNDN
5th Floor Greater London House Hampstead Road
London
NW1 7QX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Aivars Kalvans
Telephone: +442038400069
Email: Aivars.Kalvans@clarionhg.com
Website: http://www.clariohg.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government