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title: "Closed Loop Energy Pre-Paid Card Scheme"
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# Closed Loop Energy Pre-Paid Card Scheme

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcbcb782-8be1-4ff8-818e-1d20d46041d1

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of closed loop pre-paid energy cards to Blackhawk Network EMEA Limited. The contract, known as the Closed Loop Energy Pre-Paid Card Scheme, was funded by central government Household support funding and procured via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6248. The contract value is £2,500,000, with a contract period starting from December 6, 2023, to May 6, 2024. The procurement stage was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on September 22, 2023, with the delivery address in ME14 1XQ.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing financial and insurance services to expand their operations. Companies with experience in providing payment solutions and serving communities in need would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Kent County Council, the contracting authority, is the buying organization that awarded the contract, creating avenues for collaboration and growth within the goods procurement category.

## Notice

Kent County Council have appointed Blackhawk Network EMEA Limited to provide closed loop pre-paid energy cards. These cards will be used to support people in need throughout the county with paying their energy bills and is funded by central government Household support funding. This was procured via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6248 - Payment Solutions 2 using a mini competition'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1771cde4-e2e4-4669-a63d-1b8e38c8175b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2023 - 6 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2024 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1771cde4-e2e4-4669-a63d-1b8e38c8175b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1771cde4-e2e4-4669-a63d-1b8e38c8175b
  8th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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