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title: "NEPO-505 Prepaid Payment Cards"
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buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# NEPO-505 Prepaid Payment Cards

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4aa714b8-1490-4833-ba11-163fc0ee509b

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## Summary

The procurement process for NEPO-505 Prepaid Payment Cards, facilitated by Plymouth City Council, is centred on providing financial services through prepaid cards for residents requiring Direct Payments in Adult Social Care, Children's Services, or Personal Health Budgets. Classified under 'Financial and insurance services', this completed procurement was conducted through a direct award method, ensuring a streamlined process in compliance with PCR 2015 regulations. Initiated by NEPO, ESPO, and YPO, the contracting process involved the provision of services throughout the United Kingdom, beginning on 1 March 2026 and extending until 28 February 2029. The tender, valued at £180,000, has been awarded to Prepaid Financial Services, which is recognised as a large supplier in this sector.

The NEPO-505 Prepaid Payment Cards contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in financial and payment solutions. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this procurement provides the chance to engage with public sector requirements and establish long-term partnerships. The framework developed by NEPO allows scalable service provisioning, enabling bidders to leverage their expertise in financial services delivery. Businesses with a focus on innovative payment solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement, enhancing their market presence and contributing to social care facilitation.

## Notice

The provision of prepaid cards with attached accounts, which are used to provide Direct Payments for Plymouth residents who are in receipt of Adult Social Care, Children's Service or Personal Health Budgets via the ICB. The procurement was conducted by NEPO, ESPO and YPO and has been established in accordance with PCR 2015. NEPO's procurement solutions allow contracting authorities to order works or services under the terms and conditions specified in that framework (i.e., it provides a mechanism for calling off orders as and when required). This notice is related to Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-026287.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbdeea4-3cd1-4328-af7c-ff505c103d33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 5DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Budshead |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREPAID FINANCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbdeea4-3cd1-4328-af7c-ff505c103d33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbdeea4-3cd1-4328-af7c-ff505c103d33
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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