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title: "Pre-paid electronic payment cards"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b914253c-ce99-4c98-b65c-438b6f3c99e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Pre-paid electronic payment cards

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b914253c-ce99-4c98-b65c-438b6f3c99e0

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for pre-paid electronic payment cards used for travel bursaries, under the industry category of electronic cards. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method through a single tender action, specifically aimed at contracts below the threshold value. The contract, valued at £30,700, covers the South West region of the United Kingdom and was awarded on 15th November 2024. The contract period runs from 15th November 2024 to 14th November 2025. Key dates include the procurement's tender period ending on 14th November 2024, and the contract publishing date on 5th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electronic payment solutions to engage with the University sector. Businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient pre-paid electronic payment cards can leverage this contract to expand their market presence within academic institutions. The procurement process was streamlined via a single tender action, making it accessible for smaller companies to participate. The awarded firm, B4B Payments, exemplifies how SMEs can successfully secure such contracts to fuel their growth in the competitive electronic payment cards market.

## Notice

Pre -paid electronic payment cards used for travel bursaries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6ce973-7492-4f3e-8c71-fbd61f878c92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,700 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | B4B PAYMENTS (PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30237131 - Electronic cards

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6ce973-7492-4f3e-8c71-fbd61f878c92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6ce973-7492-4f3e-8c71-fbd61f878c92
  5th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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