Gift Cards & Vouchers

This framework has been established for the provision of the following goods:

• Prepaid Vouchers and Gift Cards including Closed Loop, Open Loop, Controlled Loop, Restricted Loop, and Implied Loop options.
• Provide access to vouchers and gift cards in both physical options- including paper vouchers and cards- and digital options.
• Offer access to voucher and gift card options that are redeemable in-store or online.

Offer access to both single brand and multi-retail options.

1. Efficiency and ease of use, with the inclusion of mini-competition and direct as call-off methods for all lots
2. Reduction in procurement timescales
3. Reduced procurement costs
4. Detailed and easy to use guides, support and templates
5. Savings through economies of scale
6. Long term relationships & greater opportunity to deliver added value/innovation
7. Opportunities for Early Supplier Involvement to manage risk and improve outcomes
8. Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism

Direct Award - where the terms laid down in the agreement are sufficiently precise to cover the members’ particular requirement and the most economically advantageous offer can be easily identified, the member can award the call-off without reopening competition. This method is recommended for ad-hoc, low value and/or low risk purchases, and institutions are encouraged to reference the framework to ensure they are obtaining framework pricing and terms.

Award through use of the Desktop Calculator - If time is of the essence and organisations are comfortable with the terms of the proposed contract, and these do not require amendment or supplementary conditions then you may award using the Desktop Exercise. 

Mini-competition - Member institutions may choose to utilise one of the three mini-competition templates depending on the lot they wish to use. Institutions should allow suppliers a minimum of 2 weeks to respond to their request. Engagement with suppliers prior to this can allow the institution to gain a fuller understanding of timescales, scope etc. regardless of which lot they are utilising

Important Procurement Act 2023 requirement

It is very important for CPC members to register on the new Find a Tender Service to create your organisation’s unique procurement identifier, known as an API Key. You then need to add the API Key to your profile on our MultiQuote eSender portal to run compliant mini competitions for our frameworks. It is a requirement under Procurement Act 2023 that relevant notices are published to the Find a Tender Service and MultiQuote can only publish your notices if you have added your API Key. See our Find a tender service registration web page for a step-by-step guide on how to register.

The CPC Quote Tool makes it easy to perform and manage a further competition exercise on this Framework. It's free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on purchases that fall below £207,720.00

Get a Quote

If your purchase exceeds £207,720.00, the CPC Sourcing Cloud is available that complies with the regulations to allow electronic tender returns whilst still being free to use for our members. Find out more about the CPC Sourcing Cloud.

Direct award is best suited to procurements such as (but not limited to):

• Low value / low complexity requirements
• Where goods or services are exclusive to one supplier / provider
• Continuity or additions to existing goods or services
• Urgent / one-off requirements

Make a Direct Award