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Pre-Paid Cards 2024

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 May 2025 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council, titled "Pre-Paid Cards 2024," has concluded with an award. The tender was classified under the banking services category and was aimed at providing prepaid card accounts with both single and multi-use options to be utilised for direct payments, especially for adult and children's service users. This contract was located in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage has reached completion with the award status being active as of 3rd March 2025. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2028. The procurement, carried out through a mini competition, had its tender period ending on 3rd January 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in financial services and banking technology, given its focus on prepaid card solutions. While the contract was awarded to Allpay Limited, a large-scale supplier, smaller firms with expertise in innovative payment solutions could leverage similar opportunities by showcasing adaptability and comprehensive service offerings. This contract allows for engagement with public sector services, opening avenues for networking and building strategic relationships with government bodies like the Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Paid Cards 2024

Notice Description

Mini Competition to award a Prepaid Card Accounts Call-Off Contract to a sole Contractor. Contract for a prepayment card which is classified as a debit card, with no facility to go overdrawn. There will be two types of card- for single use, for one off or emergency purposes where we can distribute funds immediately, and multiple use cards, which the Council can top up with funds or withdraw funds as required. The cards will be used for direct payments for both Adult and Children's service users and will need to give flexibility for card holders which may include personal as well as assessed needs, including one off payments for immediate needs, short breaks, respite care, travel, equipment. The cards may also be used to give young people independence for their everyday living.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42207a53-77f6-4b70-a22b-dec24436b68e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa7b0d4-378f-4b6b-a9b8-816e9a574546
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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