Scope
Reference
DN764969
Description
Gloucestershire County Council is tendering for a single provider (or lead provider) framework to distribute food vouchers, utility vouchers, emergency payments and other support.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £25,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 August 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75310000 - Benefit services
Contract locations
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
8 April 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
The engagement was a one-off online meet and greet session held on the 27th January (Via MS Teams) with the opportunity to attend advertised through Procontract and Find a Tender. Commissioners gave an overview of the service; a chance for attendees to ask any questions that they may have, and an interactive session on key areas of focus asking.
• What potential challenges or issues do you foresee in delivering this service?
• Is there anything we should consider doing differently?
• Are there any barriers/challenges/risks you envisage?
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
25 April 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Gloucestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHT-7473-ZVPN
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government