Award

Prepaid Cards

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jan 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for a contract titled "Prepaid Cards", categorised under financial and insurance services, as well as health and social work services. The contract, valued at £64,000, involves the provision of prepaid cards for service users in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1st January 2025 and ends on 31st December 2026. The award was made on 2nd December 2024 and published on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and insurance services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, due to its specific suitability criteria. The contract for providing prepaid cards can help businesses expand their market presence while contributing to essential health and social work services. Companies with experience in handling financial products and those capable of offering innovative payment solutions will find this tender particularly advantageous for driving business growth.

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Notice Title

Prepaid Cards

Notice Description

Direct Award from NEPO505. Prepaid Cards for our service users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c43fdbc5-bbea-4f04-8e1e-862dc4c32d94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62eefce9-55e6-45f9-886f-2e90071cf2b8
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Victoria Hayton
Contact Email
victoria_hayton@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREPAID FINANCIAL SERVICES / EML

Further Information

Notice Documents

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