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Pre-Paid Cards

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2024 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Pre-Paid Cards, targeting the streamlining of Direct Payments within adult and social care. This contract, awarded to Allpay Limited, is valued at £400,000 and is pertinent to the smart cards industry category (CPV: 30162000). Deployment will take place in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with services commencing on 1st September 2025 and continuing until 31st August 2029. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 4th October 2024.

This tender opens significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those providing innovative payment solutions. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) demonstrating capability in delivering scalable, secure, and user-friendly electronic payment systems. Companies with experience in managing prepaid card accounts for social care sectors, including services for children and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, will find this contract ideal for showcasing their expertise and strengthening their industry reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Paid Cards

Notice Description

To provide a streamlined service for DP (Direct Payments) that fits with the recently developed adult and social care pathway. The process delivers efficiencies to the old DP process and empowers individuals to have more choice and control to achieve their outcomes. The contract should allow for prepaid card accounts that offer the same functionality as a UK bank account for direct payments. The cards should provide accounts for Adult Social Care, Children, Families and Schools and unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be64589-5adf-4b70-8203-b20848801fb1
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30162000 - Smart cards

30163000 - Charge cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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