Provision of Pre-Paid Card Services for Direct Payments by Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Pre-Paid Card Services for Direct Payments by Staffordshire County Council
Awarded 31 Aug 2025
Awarded31 Aug 2025
Value£400,000.00
SupplierAllpay Limited
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 10mo4y term, 30% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2025Expires 30 Aug 2029
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Staffordshire County Council awarded a contract to Allpay Limited for the provision of pre-paid card services to support direct payments within adult social care, children, families, schools, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
The contract, valued at £400,000, aims to streamline the direct payments process, delivering efficiencies and empowering individuals with greater choice and control over their care outcomes.
The pre-paid card accounts offer functionality similar to a UK bank account.
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Provision of Pre-Paid Card Services for Direct Payments by Staffordshire County Council
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