Award

NCC1370 Prepaid cards for the deputyship team

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Jul 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NCC1370 Prepaid cards for the deputyship team" was conducted by Northumberland County Council, located in Morpeth, England. This contract falls under the industry category of International payment transfer services and pertains to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process was at the award stage as of 1st June 2025, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £200,000, spans from 2nd June 2025 to 1st June 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those providing prepaid financial solutions. As the tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and social ventures stand a good chance of competing successfully. By partnering with Northumberland County Council, companies can establish a strong foothold in public sector contracting while expanding their network and capabilities in serving governmental agencies. Prepaid Financial Services Ltd, an SME, was the successful supplier for this contract, illustrating the potential for smaller businesses to secure substantial public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

NCC1370 Prepaid cards for the deputyship team

Notice Description

Direct Award via - NEPO505 LOT 1 Prepaid Financial Services Pre-paid cards for Deputyship Team -Allow departments to utilise payment cards for daily requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca00cdd5-d233-4e35-97f7-7c6d7b8f3111
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6292f88f-486d-46f7-931b-d760257b51b2
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


CPV Codes

66115000 - International payment transfer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 4-5 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREPAID FINANCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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