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Provision of Prepaid Card Account services

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Prepaid Card Account services" to Prepaid Financial Services Limited. This procurement focuses on financial and insurance services and is located in Lewes, England. The process concluded at the award stage on 15 January 2026, having been part of a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £124,000, with the service delivery scheduled to begin on 18 December 2026 and end on 16 December 2028.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in financial management services. Companies with a focus on developing services for individuals who require direct payment support or financial management assistance would be well-suited to this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged, aligning with the suitability criteria set forth by the council. This tender not only contributes to business expansion but also aids in supporting community welfare through enhanced financial services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Prepaid Card Account services

Notice Description

For the Provision of Pre paid Card Accounts and associated services to to support individuals through direct payments and individuals who lack capacity to manage their finances independently.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85045d50-9623-4923-a0dd-93400762647b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea9c0958-2374-4983-a3c5-979eea8d9a19
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2026 - 16 Dec 2028 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1SG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREPAID FINANCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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