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Provision of Pre-Paid Cards

Awarded to Prepaid Financial Services Limited

Southend-on-sea Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 30 October 2026
Deadline
Closed 17 September 2026

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Overview

Southend-on-Sea City Council sought a single supplier to deliver physical or virtual pre-paid cards administered across various council departments. The solution supports functions requiring outgoing payments or cash disbursements, including the Essential Living Fund, grants, Court of Protection service users, care leavers, and individuals with no recourse to public funds. The contract has been awarded to Prepaid Financial Services Limited for £132,719.60.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£132,720
Procedure
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
SME suitable
Yes
Published
30 October 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Charge cards

Award outcome

Awarded value
£132,720
Award date
29 October 2026
Contract period
10 January 2027 → 10 January 2031
Contract length
4 years
Winner
  • Prepaid Financial Services Limited

This contract ends on 10 January 2031.

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Prepaid Financial Services Limited

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Market context

Typical award in Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

£119,560

Median of 2,365 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 11% above the median.

Southend-on-sea Borough Council in the last 12 months

15

contracts awarded, worth £3,312,875 in total

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    30 October 2026

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