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NEPO-505 Prepaid Payment Cards

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for NEPO-505 Prepaid Payment Cards, facilitated by Plymouth City Council, is centred on providing financial services through prepaid cards for residents requiring Direct Payments in Adult Social Care, Children's Services, or Personal Health Budgets. Classified under 'Financial and insurance services', this completed procurement was conducted through a direct award method, ensuring a streamlined process in compliance with PCR 2015 regulations. Initiated by NEPO, ESPO, and YPO, the contracting process involved the provision of services throughout the United Kingdom, beginning on 1 March 2026 and extending until 28 February 2029. The tender, valued at £180,000, has been awarded to Prepaid Financial Services, which is recognised as a large supplier in this sector.

The NEPO-505 Prepaid Payment Cards contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in financial and payment solutions. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this procurement provides the chance to engage with public sector requirements and establish long-term partnerships. The framework developed by NEPO allows scalable service provisioning, enabling bidders to leverage their expertise in financial services delivery. Businesses with a focus on innovative payment solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement, enhancing their market presence and contributing to social care facilitation.

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Notice Title

NEPO-505 Prepaid Payment Cards

Notice Description

The provision of prepaid cards with attached accounts, which are used to provide Direct Payments for Plymouth residents who are in receipt of Adult Social Care, Children's Service or Personal Health Budgets via the ICB. The procurement was conducted by NEPO, ESPO and YPO and has been established in accordance with PCR 2015. NEPO's procurement solutions allow contracting authorities to order works or services under the terms and conditions specified in that framework (i.e., it provides a mechanism for calling off orders as and when required). This notice is related to Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-026287.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4aa714b8-1490-4833-ba11-163fc0ee509b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbdeea4-3cd1-4328-af7c-ff505c103d33
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREPAID FINANCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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