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title: "BT1364 - Pre-Payment Cards"
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buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
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# BT1364 - Pre-Payment Cards

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d289af49-17ff-417d-8674-c117dd5df2b1

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## Summary

Luton Council has completed a procurement process titled "BT1364 - Pre-Payment Cards", aimed at providing bank accounts for individuals to receive direct payments. This procurement, classified under the industry categories of "Credit cards" and "Banking services," was conducted using a direct award method. The contract, valued at £80,000, covers the service delivery in England, United Kingdom, and spans from 14th May 2026 to 24th April 2030. The tender period ended on 13th April 2026, and the award was officially made on 13th May 2026.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial services and banking solutions. The focus on providing pre-payment card services can attract businesses that offer innovative financial products to local councils. Companies with experience in banking services will find this contract well-aligned with their competencies, allowing them to expand their engagement in public sector projects and enhance growth in the financial services industry.

## Notice

Bank accounts opened by Luton Council for individuals opting to use them in order to receive their direct payments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c165187-742b-437f-a517-7564d435067f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 24 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREPAID FINANCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 30161000 - Credit cards
- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c165187-742b-437f-a517-7564d435067f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c165187-742b-437f-a517-7564d435067f
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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