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title: "Framework Contract for the provision of payment card services"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON"
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# Framework Contract for the provision of payment card services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eff80f35-eac2-49ce-854f-f21a9e07c735

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hillingdon has completed the tender process titled "Framework Contract for the provision of payment card services," which falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The contract, valued at GBP 216,960, will facilitate the provision of prepaid cards enabling the Council to administer direct payment funds to residents in accordance with the Care Act 2014. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 29th March 2024, the contract start date on 1st April 2024, and the end date on 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in payment card services, particularly those catering to health and social care sectors. The framework agreement method encourages selective participation, which may benefit SMEs and VCSEs by offering them a structured and fair approach to entering public procurement markets. Businesses with relevant expertise in financial services and IT solutions related to prepaid card systems would find this contract particularly advantageous for growth and expansion in a strategic partnership with the London Borough of Hillingdon.

## Notice

Award for services to provide prepaid cards a requirement for the service as a mechanism is needed to enable the Council to administer direct payment funds to residents. Direct Payments are a requirement under the Care Act 2014 and as such must be delivered. This notice includes the values for a 2 year award with the option to extend for one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c742bb4c-8768-4b88-a307-d998245a732c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,960 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 1UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Uxbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EML PAYMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c742bb4c-8768-4b88-a307-d998245a732c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c742bb4c-8768-4b88-a307-d998245a732c
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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