Qualitative Evaluation of Prepaid Card Benefit Payment Pilot in Kent
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE · Awarded contract
AwardedQualitative Evaluation of Prepaid Card Benefit Payment Pilot in Kent
Awarded 29 Mar 2015
Awarded29 Mar 2015
Value£30,950.00
AgencyCROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
RegionNorth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 11y 2mo ago5mo term
Awarded 29 Mar 2015Expired 30 Aug 2015
About
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE awarded a contract to Sheffield Hallam University (CRESR) for a qualitative process evaluation of a small-scale test using prepaid cards to administer benefit payments to vulnerable claimants in Kent County Council.
The evaluation aimed to determine the feasibility of paying benefits via prepaid cards, examining key challenges and opportunities, including technical interactions with DWP systems.
The test was voluntary, with support workers assisting participants with budgeting and payment setup, and participants could block certain merchants or set ATM withdrawal limits.
The contract value was AUD 30,950.
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