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GPC (Government Procurement Card)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jul 2020 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the Government Procurement Card (GPC) service, aimed at facilitating payment solutions for staff with budget and commercial delegations. This contract falls under the banking services category and encompasses delivery locations in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded to National Westminster Bank, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st August 2020 to 31st July 2023, having concluded the tender phase on 1st June 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for financial service firms, particularly those involved in banking and payment solutions. Companies with capabilities in providing innovative payment systems, compliance with procurement regulations, and a robust track record in servicing public sector clients would be particularly well-suited to explore such tenders. By engaging with similar contracts in the future, businesses can expand their portfolios while contributing to the public sector's operational efficiency.

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Notice Title

GPC (Government Procurement Card)

Notice Description

Government Procurement Card payment solution. Contract for staff with appropriate budget and commercial delegations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79d8500-f80f-41bd-8cd6-ba0370ede404
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adam.sowman@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK (SUBSIDIARY OF ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND

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