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title: "GPC (Government Procurement Card)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-07-17"
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# GPC (Government Procurement Card)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbed4ef4-84ba-4a80-b476-1beb8ad0d6ec

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the Government Procurement Card (GPC) service, aimed at facilitating payment solutions for staff with budget and commercial delegations. This contract falls under the banking services category and encompasses delivery locations in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded to National Westminster Bank, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st August 2020 to 31st July 2023, having concluded the tender phase on 1st June 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for financial service firms, particularly those involved in banking and payment solutions. Companies with capabilities in providing innovative payment systems, compliance with procurement regulations, and a robust track record in servicing public sector clients would be particularly well-suited to explore such tenders. By engaging with similar contracts in the future, businesses can expand their portfolios while contributing to the public sector's operational efficiency.

## Notice

Government Procurement Card payment solution. Contract for staff with appropriate budget and commercial delegations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79d8500-f80f-41bd-8cd6-ba0370ede404 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK (SUBSIDIARY OF ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2020 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79d8500-f80f-41bd-8cd6-ba0370ede404

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79d8500-f80f-41bd-8cd6-ba0370ede404
  17th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3584cfb0-d228-43f4-88d4-2266471f4152
  n/a

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