---
title: "Provision of Epurchasing card solution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617225"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617225.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-05"
---

# Provision of Epurchasing card solution

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617225

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Fife Council, which has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Epurchasing card solution". This service falls under the general public services industry category and is associated with local authority functions. Located in Glenrothes, UK, the procurement method was a limited procedure conducted without prior publication, directly awarding the contract to the Royal Bank of Scotland Natwest based on an existing framework agreement. The contract, valued at £11 million, was signed on 22nd January 2020, with completion achieved by 5th March 2020.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in financial services, particularly those providing purchasing and virtual card solutions. With a focus on quality and price in the award criteria, suppliers with robust service delivery capabilities and competitive pricing structures would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The successful contractor will benefit from a streamlined procurement process, illustrating the advantages for businesses involved in government contracts to expand their portfolios in public sector services.

## Notice

Appointing a Contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to Purchasing cards and virtual cards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appoint a contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the supply of purchasing cards and virtual cards.

### Procurement Information

Direct award via an existing framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382993 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND NATWEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382993

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382993
  Provision of Epurchasing card solution - Appointing a Contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to Purchasing cards and virtual cards.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617225

## Provenance

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