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title: "Public Sector Cards"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b2f0d27-6e86-4e07-9efe-dcf8ea1fdf98"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2019-04-18"
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# Public Sector Cards

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b2f0d27-6e86-4e07-9efe-dcf8ea1fdf98

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Student Loans Company Limited as the buying organisation, which seeks to procure Company Credit Cards under the title "Public Sector Cards". This initiative falls within the services category, specifically related to credit cards, and is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is a selective approach through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Payment Solutions framework, specifically from a mini competition on Lot 1. The tender period ended on 8 January 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2021, with a total contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those offering credit card solutions. Companies that would benefit from competing in this procurement are likely to be established financial institutions or payment service providers that can meet the requirements set forth by the Student Loans Company. The contract's framework allows for a streamlined procurement process, potentially encouraging competitive pricing and innovative service offerings, which is vital for supporting business growth in a dynamic market.

## Notice

Company Credit Cards. This is a call off from Crown Commercial Payment Solutions (RM3828) framework following mini competition between suppliers on Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05432ae1-547a-4ee0-baa8-05349e49906b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 1RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30161000 - Credit cards

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2019 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05432ae1-547a-4ee0-baa8-05349e49906b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05432ae1-547a-4ee0-baa8-05349e49906b
  18th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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