Provision of Free School Meal and Household Support Vouchers for Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Free School Meal and Household Support Vouchers for Bristol City Council
Awarded 22 May 2022
Awarded22 May 2022
Value£1,650,000.00
SupplierBlackhawk Network
AgencyBristol City Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 1mo ago4mo term
Awarded 22 May 2022Expired 29 Sept 2022
About
Bristol City Council awarded a contract to Blackhawk Network for the provision of supermarket vouchers on behalf of the council under the Free School Meals and Household Support initiative during May and Summer 2022.
Following the Chancellor's budget announcement doubling the existing £4 million grant to Bristol via the government's (DWP) Hardship Support Fund, it was agreed that approximately 22,000 free school meals children would each receive a £15 food voucher per week for one week during the May/June school holiday and for four weeks during the Summer holidays.
The award was made under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6255, with a contract value of £1,650,000.
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