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Prepaid Cards - AWARD

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Prepaid Cards - AWARD" in the financial and insurance services category. The council required prepaid account provider(s) for services including prepaid bank accounts with debit card facilities. The contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, with a tender period ending on 20th November 2023. The procurement method was a restricted procedure, and the buying organisation was Norfolk County Council based in Norwich, United Kingdom.

This tender by Norfolk County Council for prepaid cards offers opportunities for suppliers in the financial and insurance services sector. Businesses capable of providing prepaid account services, particularly those with experience in managing prepaid bank accounts with debit cards, are well-suited to compete. The award was granted to EML Payments Limited, indicating potential growth prospects for similar service providers seeking contracts in this industry.

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Notice Title

Prepaid Cards - AWARD

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has a requirement to enter into an arrangement with a prepaid account provider(s) that supports the continued development and delivery of the following two services: Prepaid Bank Account with Debit Card o Prepaid bank account with debit card facility for direct payment services. 2300 Prepaid bank accounts are currently in use by Norfolk County Council service users or their representatives to manage their direct payment funds. o Prepaid bank account with debit card facility for use by non-direct payment services Including: o Norfolk County Council staff as a purchasing card and an alternative to cash o Norfolk residents who do not have access to a bank account. o Emergency single use cards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5aa9de8-4f54-4f16-b7e5-4b888427eafc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claudia Green
Contact Email
claudia.green3@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603303317

Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EML PAYMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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