Award

Corporate Cards

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

26 Nov 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Corporate Cards" project initiated by the Bank of England, located in London, involves the supply of corporate card services. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically for credit card services, classified under CPV code 30161000. The procurement process follows a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with its tender completion marking the transition to the award phase. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2022 and will conclude on 31st January 2026. The primary transactions occur within England, United Kingdom, and the award was published on 26th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large financial institutions capable of providing comprehensive corporate card services, matching the needs of a high-profile client like the Bank of England. While the procurement was not specifically designed for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it would suit larger businesses, such as banks, that can deliver scalable transaction-based services with potential for annual rebates. Companies with experience in offering seamless credit card solutions are ideally positioned to leverage this contract for business expansion and industry reputation enhancement.

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Notice Title

Corporate Cards

Notice Description

Supply of corporate card services Additional information: There is no cost to the Bank - annual rebates based on throughput transactions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01f5d117-7a1f-4543-8317-7805568f88d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1af5660-33a8-4513-8795-eaa346091163
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30161000 - Credit cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 31 Jan 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.cards@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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