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title: "ESCC Purchasing Cards"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4285ea2-8665-4136-a62a-be223e39f659"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-18"
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# ESCC Purchasing Cards

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4285ea2-8665-4136-a62a-be223e39f659

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "ESCC Purchasing Cards" in the banking and investment services industry category. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract covers the South East region in the United Kingdom. The contract period is from February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2028, with no monetary value as the supplier does not charge for card usage, benefiting both SMEs and VCSEs.

This contracting opportunity by the East Sussex County Council for purchasing cards presents a business growth opportunity for companies looking to provide banking and investment services. Businesses well-suited to compete include those capable of offering card services under a framework agreement. The contract, with a lengthy contract period until 2028, caters to suppliers wanting to engage in direct award processes and SMEs aiming to participate in public procurement with beneficial terms.

## Notice

This contract has now been awarded via direct award from CCS RM6248 FRAMEWORK. The contract has no monetary value as the supplier does not charge for using the card - this is passed on to the supplier by the merchandiser.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863abdce-17cf-40ee-8d08-007e7ddd704f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 1UE |
| 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 Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2023 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863abdce-17cf-40ee-8d08-007e7ddd704f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863abdce-17cf-40ee-8d08-007e7ddd704f
  18th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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