Closed Loop Energy Pre-Paid Card Scheme
Details
- Buyer
- Kent County Council
- Supplier(s)
- Cyclescheme (Grass Roots Group Limited)
- Value
- £2,500,000
- Duration
- 5 months
- Topic
- Financial and insurance services
- Published
- 8 January 2024
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
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'.
Timeline
- Completed: Award date6 December 2023
- Completed: Award published8 January 2024Current notice
- Completed: Contract expiry date6 May 2024
About the buyer
Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent, and advertises its tenders through the Kent Business Portal. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. Suppliers register on the portal before expressing interest in an opportunity. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 66000000 · Financial and insurance services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov |
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