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title: "Pre-payment Card System"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Pre-payment Card System

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffa377af-32af-4818-b668-92e7c3987554

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council is seeking to establish a four-year contract for a Pre-Payment Card System, which will be divided into two lots: Lot 1 focusing on Children's Services and Lot 2 on Adult Services. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the active contract awarded to Prepaid Financial Services on 12th February 2019. The contract commenced on 1st March 2019 and will run until 28th February 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for greater participation from potential suppliers, and the relevant industry category is classified under financial information systems.

This procurement opportunity presents significant possibilities for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in payment systems and electronic cards. Companies that can demonstrate their capability in delivering secure, efficient pre-payment card solutions, especially those that cater to children's and adult services, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council specifically acknowledges their suitability for this tender.

## Notice

The council is looking to put a 4 year contract in place for a Pre-Paid Card System. The Requirements below will be set out in two lots: * Lot 1: Children's Services * Lot 2: Adult Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4104353a-9733-49c1-9982-d039174f01a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30237131 - Electronic cards
- 48812000 - Financial information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4104353a-9733-49c1-9982-d039174f01a5
- 7 Jan 2019 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfdb64c7-b7f6-4868-940b-edc192ee19bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4104353a-9733-49c1-9982-d039174f01a5
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfdb64c7-b7f6-4868-940b-edc192ee19bc
  7th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=372fc421-7012-e911-80f0-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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