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CCS RM6248 Lot2 and Lot 3 - Prepaid Cards and Vouchers

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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17 Apr 2026 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for CCS RM6248 Lot 2 and Lot 3, titled "Prepaid Cards and Vouchers," was initiated by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, a regional authority providing general public services based in Dudley, United Kingdom. The process was classified under the industry category of business transaction and personal business software package, specifically addressing goods in the form of vouchers and pre-paid cards services. The contract, valued at £500,000, was awarded to Blackhawk Network EMEA Limited, effective from 31 March 2026 for a duration of one year. This procurement followed a direct award call off procedure without prior publication, as it falls outside the scope of the directive. The procurement method was limited, ensuring compliance via a framework agreement, and the contract status is now active as of the award date on 17 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software packages, financial services, and pre-paid card solutions, to engage with local government bodies and expand their client base. Firms that provide innovative tools and systems for managing vouchers and pre-paid cards could leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities in a competitive market. The contract fosters collaboration and trust within the public sector, offering large-scale companies like Blackhawk Network EMEA Limited the chance to secure further partnerships and establish a steady revenue stream in a well-regulated framework. As Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council prioritises efficient public service delivery, businesses with relevant expertise and scale are well-positioned to compete and benefit from similar opportunities in future procurement rounds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCS RM6248 Lot2 and Lot 3 - Prepaid Cards and Vouchers

Notice Description

The contract has been awarded from CCS RM6248 Lot 2 and Lot 3 through direct award call off procedure. The contractor will provide vouchers and pre-paid cards service. The contract is award for 1 year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract has been awarded from CCS RM6248 Lot 2 and Lot 3 through direct award call off procedure. The contractor will provide vouchers and pre-paid cards service. The contract is award for 1 year.

Procurement Information

The procedure followed a compliant procedure through a call off from a framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068543
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035175-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Blackhawk Network EMEA Limited

Further Information

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