FI16561

Request

Name of Local Authority:

Does the Council utilise a prepaid card solution for electronic payment disbursement to citizens? 

If No,

Does the Council anticipate utilising Prepaid Card solution for the disbursement of funds in the future?

Has the Council engaged with a provider of prepaid cards previously?

Has the Council discounted the usage of prepaid cards? If so, why? 

If Yes,

What Council schemes currently utilise prepaid cards? (Yes/No)

How many cards have been issued over the last 12 months? (1/01/2025 - 31/12/2025)

What is the total load value (£) over the last 12 months? (1/01/2025 - 31/12/2025) 

Who is the provider for the prepaid card solution?

What is the contract end date with the existing Prepaid Card provider?

What is the contract length with the existing prepaid card provider?

What is the annual cost for the Council to utilise a prepaid card solution?

What route did the Council take to procure a prepaid card solution? (Directly, Framework, Tender)  

General

Who is the person responsible for the use of Prepaid Cards:

Name

Position

Telephone Number

Email

Response

Dover District Council does not hold the information you are seeking. The social care authority within our District is Kent County Council, who should be able to assist you and can be contacted at the following address: freedomofinformation@kent.gov.uk.