Department for Education · Awarded contract

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Award of Free School Meals Vouchers Scheme to Edenred (UK Group) Ltd

Awarded 08 Jan 2021

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Awarded08 Jan 2021

Value£190,000,000.00

SupplierEdenred (UK Group) Ltd

AgencyDepartment for Education

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 5y 7mo ago3mo term

Awarded 8 Jan 2021Expired 7 Apr 2021

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to Edenred (UK Group) Ltd for the Free School Meals Vouchers Scheme, providing schools with access to retail supplier vouchers for parents/guardians of pupils eligible for free school meals when not at school.

The contract was awarded as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6133, with an anticipated upper amount of £190,000,000 for the initial term, though the actual value may differ based on usage.

The Department also has the ability to extend the contract by up to 3 months.

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