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title: "Prepaid Cards - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac64d237-50c0-4fde-9526-a95d678acf7b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-23"
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# Prepaid Cards - AWARD

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac64d237-50c0-4fde-9526-a95d678acf7b

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Prepaid Cards - AWARD" in the financial and insurance services category. The council required prepaid account provider(s) for services including prepaid bank accounts with debit card facilities. The contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, with a tender period ending on 20th November 2023. The procurement method was a restricted procedure, and the buying organisation was Norfolk County Council based in Norwich, United Kingdom.

This tender by Norfolk County Council for prepaid cards offers opportunities for suppliers in the financial and insurance services sector. Businesses capable of providing prepaid account services, particularly those with experience in managing prepaid bank accounts with debit cards, are well-suited to compete. The award was granted to EML Payments Limited, indicating potential growth prospects for similar service providers seeking contracts in this industry.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council has a requirement to enter into an arrangement with a prepaid account provider(s) that supports the continued development and delivery of the following two services: Prepaid Bank Account with Debit Card o Prepaid bank account with debit card facility for direct payment services. 2300 Prepaid bank accounts are currently in use by Norfolk County Council service users or their representatives to manage their direct payment funds. o Prepaid bank account with debit card facility for use by non-direct payment services Including: o Norfolk County Council staff as a purchasing card and an alternative to cash o Norfolk residents who do not have access to a bank account. o Emergency single use cards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5aa9de8-4f54-4f16-b7e5-4b888427eafc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EML PAYMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2024 at 14:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5aa9de8-4f54-4f16-b7e5-4b888427eafc
- 23 Jan 2024 at 14:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5aa9de8-4f54-4f16-b7e5-4b888427eafc
- 23 Jan 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5aa9de8-4f54-4f16-b7e5-4b888427eafc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5aa9de8-4f54-4f16-b7e5-4b888427eafc
  23rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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