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Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit (NMRU) 2025

NHS Business Services Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS Business Services Authority

Buyer Address: Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKC22, NE15 8NY, United Kingdom

Contact Name: NHS Business Services Authority

Contact Email: nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
n/a
Published
13 Jan 2026, 16:02
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79512000 - Call centre
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Opia Limited
Official Source
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Description

Award of a call off contract for the Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit following a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Funds Administration & Disbursement Services (FAADS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6322

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Award of a call off contract for the Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit following a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Funds Administration & Disbursement Services (FAADS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6322. <br/><br/>The Nursery Milk Scheme is a statutory service. The scheme entitles children under 5 years in England & Wales who attend approved day care facilities (known as Settings) to receive 189ml (1/3 pint) of milk each day, free of charge. The supplier will process applications (both online and paper) from all eligible Settings for reimbursement. <br/><br/>The Supplier will process in the region of 400k+ claims per annum and facilitate reimbursement payments of between £50-£60m per year from DHSC to the Settings. Additional information: Note: value in V.2.4.1 includes VAT the value in V.2.4.4 & 2.4.3 exclude VAT<br/>Link to Contracts Finder Notice -: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f35ede21-bb31-4ba0-bcb7-ea6ae4ad6b97

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Quality

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Social Value

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