Award

Purchasing Cards

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Apr 2020 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Buckinghamshire County Council, which has awarded a call-off contract titled "Purchasing Cards." This contract is part of the Crown Commercial Services framework for Payment Solutions (RM23828) and involves the supply of magnetic cards. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract period commenced on 1st April 2020, concluding on 31st March 2022. The relevant procurement stage is the Award, having been completed on 5th March 2020. The contract serves the South East region of the UK, notably for Buckinghamshire Council and its schools, focusing on goods within the financial services industry.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the financial and payment solutions sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of purchasing cards or similar products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the purchasing arrangements are suited to their capabilities. Suppliers with experience in government contracts or those focused on innovative payment solutions would greatly benefit from competing in this procurement, potentially leading to expanded market share within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Purchasing Cards

Notice Description

Award of a call-off contract for the supply of purchasing cards from the Crown Commercial Services framework Payment Solutions (RM23828) Lot 1 by Direct Award. The contract is available for Buckinghamshire Council and schools. Additional information: The value is the rebate on spend that goes through purchasing cards by Buckinghamshire Council and schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1458db3a-e4bf-4ddc-8796-9f60c745410f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87a650-e725-4b43-86d4-fabe6c17f7d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30160000 - Magnetic cards

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ann Spence
Contact Email
aspence@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296382934

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YG
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAYS BANK PLC TRADING AS BARCLAYCARD COMMERCIAL PAYMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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