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title: "Purchasing Cards"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1458db3a-e4bf-4ddc-8796-9f60c745410f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-20"
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# Purchasing Cards

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1458db3a-e4bf-4ddc-8796-9f60c745410f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Buckinghamshire County Council, which has awarded a call-off contract titled "Purchasing Cards." This contract is part of the Crown Commercial Services framework for Payment Solutions (RM23828) and involves the supply of magnetic cards. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract period commenced on 1st April 2020, concluding on 31st March 2022. The relevant procurement stage is the Award, having been completed on 5th March 2020. The contract serves the South East region of the UK, notably for Buckinghamshire Council and its schools, focusing on goods within the financial services industry.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the financial and payment solutions sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of purchasing cards or similar products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the purchasing arrangements are suited to their capabilities. Suppliers with experience in government contracts or those focused on innovative payment solutions would greatly benefit from competing in this procurement, potentially leading to expanded market share within the public sector.

## Notice

Award of a call-off contract for the supply of purchasing cards from the Crown Commercial Services framework Payment Solutions (RM23828) Lot 1 by Direct Award. The contract is available for Buckinghamshire Council and schools. Additional information: The value is the rebate on spend that goes through purchasing cards by Buckinghamshire Council and schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87a650-e725-4b43-86d4-fabe6c17f7d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARCLAYS BANK PLC TRADING AS BARCLAYCARD COMMERCIAL PAYMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30160000 - Magnetic cards

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87a650-e725-4b43-86d4-fabe6c17f7d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87a650-e725-4b43-86d4-fabe6c17f7d7
  20th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.buckscc.gov.uk

## Provenance

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