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title: "704 - EML Prepayments Card Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# 704 - EML Prepayments Card Services

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d71ff3ed-6ae9-41c4-8304-690dcb3952b6

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns Wigan Council as the buying organisation and involves the provision of EML Prepayments Card Services under the framework NEPO505 - Lot 1, focusing on financial and insurance services within England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a direct award method, indicating a swift and efficient selection process. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028, with the final award published on 20th May 2026. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with a total contract value of GBP 105,645.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in prepaid payment solutions. The direct award process, executed under a framework agreement, suggests an efficient allocation method that favours well-established suppliers like EML Payments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find future opportunities appealing under similar frameworks. The focus on financial services within the UK market makes it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to solidify their presence or expand within this industry sector.

## Notice

Direct award via call-off from NEPO505 - Lot 1 - Prepaid payments framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107ce2b7-7fe3-4296-b70f-bda68c8f3b99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,645 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,645 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| 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 | EML PAYMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107ce2b7-7fe3-4296-b70f-bda68c8f3b99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107ce2b7-7fe3-4296-b70f-bda68c8f3b99
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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