Supply of Closed Loop Pre-Paid Energy Cards for Kent County Council's Household Support Scheme
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Closed Loop Pre-Paid Energy Cards for Kent County Council's Household Support Scheme
Awarded 06 Dec 2023
Awarded06 Dec 2023
Value£2,500,000.00
SupplierBLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA LIMITED
AgencyKENT COUNTY COUNCIL
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 6mo ago5mo term
Awarded 6 Dec 2023Expired 5 May 2024
About
Kent County Council awarded a contract to Blackhawk Network EMEA Limited for the provision of 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.
The contract was procured via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6248 - Payment Solutions 2 using a mini competition.
The contract value is £2,500,000.
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