# Children's Service Energy Cards and Vouchers

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Sheffield City Council](/buyers/sheffield-city-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd](/contract-winners/blackhawk-network-emea/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £120,000
- Award date: 6 July 2026
- Published: 17 July 2026
- Contract start: 1 July 2026
- Contract end: 30 June 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 8fea8e9a-83ee-4266-9ed9-9d1a352eddbb-906748
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80d210b4-4092-4659-aa11-fc0ebd3f846e

## Description

Energy cards and vouchers to be used as an alternative to Pre-Payment Cards which are restricted to spend in specific retailers so they cannot be used for unintended purposes, and the Energy Cards can only be spent for Gas and Electric bills ensuring the child maintains heat and power\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fea8e9a-83ee-4266-9ed9-9d1a352eddbb-906748)