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title: "Pre-paid Cards for Direct Payments - AWARD"
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# Pre-paid Cards for Direct Payments - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8595dba5-591f-4562-9b2c-e91e869765ec

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is currently in the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of pre-paid cards to support direct payments in adult social and children’s services. This contract, valued at £34,080, aims to expand the current usage of 251 cards, enhancing the care packages offered by the council. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 21st January 2022. The contract commenced on 4th April 2022 and will run until 3rd April 2024, located in Bedfordshire, UK, under the banking services industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services and prepaid solutions, especially those that can provide innovative payment systems. Companies that offer technology-driven solutions for managing direct payments and possess expertise in compliance and customer service would be particularly well-suited to compete. This contract could lead to further engagement with local authorities and opening avenues for similar future projects within the public sector.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council (the Council) is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of Pre-paid cards and direct payments system in relation to the Councils Adult Social and Children's Services Care packages, meeting the scope and specification set out within this Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. The Pre-paid cards will be given to clients who are recipients of direct payments from the Council. The Council currently has 251 cards; 38 for Children's Services and 213 for Adult Services. The Council wishes to increase the number of cards used during the lifetime of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/300678d0-8ffa-442b-96f5-e40f051c00b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2022 - 3 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,080 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| 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

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/300678d0-8ffa-442b-96f5-e40f051c00b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/300678d0-8ffa-442b-96f5-e40f051c00b5
  4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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