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Prepaid Card Services

Islington Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Islington Council

Buyer Address: Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, LONDON, N1 2UD, England

Contact Email: procurement@islington.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
450000.0 GBP
Published
07 Oct 2025, 13:00
Deadline
31 May 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
31 May 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 May 2029, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Prepaid Financial Services
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

This contract provides long-term prepaid card services to support Islington Council's operations across Adult Social Care, Children's Services, NRPF, Client Finance, and Education. The service enables secure electronic fund transfers, real-time expenditure monitoring, and reduced manual payment processes, supporting a cashless model and safeguarding vulnerable clients. The contract was awarded via direct call-off from the NEPO505 Payment Solutions framework to Prepaid Financial Services (PFS), the incumbent provider. PFS was selected for their ability to meet all technical and operational requirements, including robust reporting and continuity of service. The contract commenced on 1 June 2025 and runs until 31 May 2029.

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