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Pre-paid electronic payment cards

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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05 Dec 2024 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for pre-paid electronic payment cards used for travel bursaries, under the industry category of electronic cards. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method through a single tender action, specifically aimed at contracts below the threshold value. The contract, valued at £30,700, covers the South West region of the United Kingdom and was awarded on 15th November 2024. The contract period runs from 15th November 2024 to 14th November 2025. Key dates include the procurement's tender period ending on 14th November 2024, and the contract publishing date on 5th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electronic payment solutions to engage with the University sector. Businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient pre-paid electronic payment cards can leverage this contract to expand their market presence within academic institutions. The procurement process was streamlined via a single tender action, making it accessible for smaller companies to participate. The awarded firm, B4B Payments, exemplifies how SMEs can successfully secure such contracts to fuel their growth in the competitive electronic payment cards market.

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Notice Title

Pre-paid electronic payment cards

Notice Description

Pre -paid electronic payment cards used for travel bursaries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b914253c-ce99-4c98-b65c-438b6f3c99e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6ce973-7492-4f3e-8c71-fbd61f878c92
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30237131 - Electronic cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B4B PAYMENTS (PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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