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title: "Provision of Prepaid Card Account services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85045d50-9623-4923-a0dd-93400762647b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# Provision of Prepaid Card Account services

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85045d50-9623-4923-a0dd-93400762647b

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Prepaid Card Account services" to Prepaid Financial Services Limited. This procurement focuses on financial and insurance services and is located in Lewes, England. The process concluded at the award stage on 15 January 2026, having been part of a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £124,000, with the service delivery scheduled to begin on 18 December 2026 and end on 16 December 2028.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in financial management services. Companies with a focus on developing services for individuals who require direct payment support or financial management assistance would be well-suited to this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged, aligning with the suitability criteria set forth by the council. This tender not only contributes to business expansion but also aids in supporting community welfare through enhanced financial services.

## Notice

For the Provision of Pre paid Card Accounts and associated services to to support individuals through direct payments and individuals who lack capacity to manage their finances independently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea9c0958-2374-4983-a3c5-979eea8d9a19 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2026 - 16 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1SG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| 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

- 15 Jan 2026 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea9c0958-2374-4983-a3c5-979eea8d9a19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea9c0958-2374-4983-a3c5-979eea8d9a19
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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