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title: "Prepaid Card Accounts"
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buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Prepaid Card Accounts

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0034bfc0-4ea3-4ca7-a224-8930c6923781

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Prepaid Card Accounts" was conducted by Blackpool Council as part of a call-off from the NEPO framework for Payment Card Services, specifically Lot 1, focusing on prepaid payments. This tender fell within the Financial and Insurance Services industry category, involving procurement in the North West of the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with an award date of 20th January 2026. The contract period spans from 7th January 2026 to 6th January 2027, with possibilities for extension. The procurement method was selective, specified as a call-off from a framework agreement, and involved a total contract value of £60,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those offering prepaid card solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the contract's suitability criteria. The contract has been awarded to EML Payments Europe Ltd / Prepaid Financial Services, showcasing that businesses with a strong capability in financial services and prepaid solutions can achieve substantial growth through such public procurement opportunities by leveraging framework agreements.

## Notice

Call off from NEPO framework - Payment Card Services (NEPO505) Lot 1 - Prepaid Payments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02138442-1111-4669-8033-69ec34117762 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EML PAYMENTS EUROPE LTD / PREPAID FINANCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02138442-1111-4669-8033-69ec34117762

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02138442-1111-4669-8033-69ec34117762
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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