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Pre-paid Cards for Direct Payments - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2022 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is currently in the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of pre-paid cards to support direct payments in adult social and children’s services. This contract, valued at £34,080, aims to expand the current usage of 251 cards, enhancing the care packages offered by the council. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 21st January 2022. The contract commenced on 4th April 2022 and will run until 3rd April 2024, located in Bedfordshire, UK, under the banking services industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services and prepaid solutions, especially those that can provide innovative payment systems. Companies that offer technology-driven solutions for managing direct payments and possess expertise in compliance and customer service would be particularly well-suited to compete. This contract could lead to further engagement with local authorities and opening avenues for similar future projects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-paid Cards for Direct Payments - AWARD

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council (the Council) is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of Pre-paid cards and direct payments system in relation to the Councils Adult Social and Children's Services Care packages, meeting the scope and specification set out within this Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. The Pre-paid cards will be given to clients who are recipients of direct payments from the Council. The Council currently has 251 cards; 38 for Children's Services and 213 for Adult Services. The Council wishes to increase the number of cards used during the lifetime of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/300678d0-8ffa-442b-96f5-e40f051c00b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£34,080 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2022 - 3 Apr 2024 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREPAID FINANCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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