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title: "Pre-Paid Cards 2024"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-02"
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# Pre-Paid Cards 2024

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42207a53-77f6-4b70-a22b-dec24436b68e

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council, titled "Pre-Paid Cards 2024," has concluded with an award. The tender was classified under the banking services category and was aimed at providing prepaid card accounts with both single and multi-use options to be utilised for direct payments, especially for adult and children's service users. This contract was located in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage has reached completion with the award status being active as of 3rd March 2025. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2028. The procurement, carried out through a mini competition, had its tender period ending on 3rd January 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in financial services and banking technology, given its focus on prepaid card solutions. While the contract was awarded to Allpay Limited, a large-scale supplier, smaller firms with expertise in innovative payment solutions could leverage similar opportunities by showcasing adaptability and comprehensive service offerings. This contract allows for engagement with public sector services, opening avenues for networking and building strategic relationships with government bodies like the Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council.

## Notice

Mini Competition to award a Prepaid Card Accounts Call-Off Contract to a sole Contractor. Contract for a prepayment card which is classified as a debit card, with no facility to go overdrawn. There will be two types of card- for single use, for one off or emergency purposes where we can distribute funds immediately, and multiple use cards, which the Council can top up with funds or withdraw funds as required. The cards will be used for direct payments for both Adult and Children's service users and will need to give flexibility for card holders which may include personal as well as assessed needs, including one off payments for immediate needs, short breaks, respite care, travel, equipment. The cards may also be used to give young people independence for their everyday living.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa7b0d4-378f-4b6b-a9b8-816e9a574546 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLPAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa7b0d4-378f-4b6b-a9b8-816e9a574546

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa7b0d4-378f-4b6b-a9b8-816e9a574546
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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