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Pre-paid Card Service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Pre-paid Card Service," overseen by Cambridgeshire County Council, involves the acquisition of financial services in the form of prepaid card solutions. This contract is within the financial and insurance services industry category and targets the East of England region in the United Kingdom. The procurement, executed as a call-off from the NEPO505 Payment Card Services Framework, has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to allpay Limited on 6th February 2026. The three-year contract, valued at £80,000 with a start date of 15th April 2026, aims to support the council's ambitions of enhancing self-directed support for care needs. The procurement method employed is selective, leveraging a framework agreement to streamline the process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive prepaid card solutions. It is ideally suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer innovative payment solutions and personalised services. By participating, businesses can extend their market reach and build long-term relationships with public sector organisations. The inclusion of services such as call handling and secure distribution of payment cards provides a robust platform for showcasing expertise in delivering secure and efficient financial services.

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Notice Title

Pre-paid Card Service

Notice Description

Procurement of the prepaid card service on a 3+1-year basis with a total contract value of PS80,000 plus inflation. The service has been procured via call-off from the NEPO505 Payment Card Services Framework. The prepaid card service supports Cambridgeshire County Council's ambitions to: 1. increase the proportion of people with eligible care needs who use self-directed support to above the national average. 2. co-produce personalised solutions that work for individuals, including introduction of ISFs 3. draw on community assets, helping the community to build them where necessary. The pre-paid card service includes a call handling support service and a card dispatch service as well as the collection, processing, and distribution of electronic payments on behalf of Direct Payment clients, and the manufacture and distribution of secure payment cards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ddb7db4-50f7-4384-8520-3c9fba9397c3
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2029 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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