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Government Procurement Cards

BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Breckland District Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Government Procurement Cards, focusing on financial transaction processing and clearing-house services. The procurement was carried out using a selective method as part of a framework agreement, emphasising the specific qualification of bidders. The contracting authority is located in Dereham, England, with the tender awarded to Barclays Bank Plc. The procurement stage is concluded with the award decision made active on 29th January 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1st May 2026 and will be effective until 30th April 2028. This opportunity was primarily aimed at large-scale suppliers, given the project's size and complexity.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large financial institutions with capabilities in managing and facilitating financial transaction processing services. Companies in the financial services industry, with a focus on cost-effective and secure transaction solutions, will find this contract beneficial. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or voluntary community social enterprises, well-established firms with the necessary infrastructure and experience in handling public sector financial services would be well-suited to compete for such selective opportunities in future procurements of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Government Procurement Cards

Notice Description

Government Procurement Cards Provision

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df0bf0ec-633f-40d9-a159-d120e27cdce6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEREHAM
Postcode
NR19 1EE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Dereham Neatherd
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAYS BANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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