Award

Prepaid Card Accounts

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Prepaid Card Accounts" was conducted by Blackpool Council as part of a call-off from the NEPO framework for Payment Card Services, specifically Lot 1, focusing on prepaid payments. This tender fell within the Financial and Insurance Services industry category, involving procurement in the North West of the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with an award date of 20th January 2026. The contract period spans from 7th January 2026 to 6th January 2027, with possibilities for extension. The procurement method was selective, specified as a call-off from a framework agreement, and involved a total contract value of £60,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those offering prepaid card solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the contract's suitability criteria. The contract has been awarded to EML Payments Europe Ltd / Prepaid Financial Services, showcasing that businesses with a strong capability in financial services and prepaid solutions can achieve substantial growth through such public procurement opportunities by leveraging framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Prepaid Card Accounts

Notice Description

Call off from NEPO framework - Payment Card Services (NEPO505) Lot 1 - Prepaid Payments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0034bfc0-4ea3-4ca7-a224-8930c6923781
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02138442-1111-4669-8033-69ec34117762
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NF
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EML PAYMENTS EUROPE LTD / PREPAID FINANCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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