Award

Post Office - Fund Payment Method

SEFTON COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2025 at 15:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the "Post Office - Fund Payment Method" project, classified under banking services (CPV 66110000). This tender pertains to the provision of payment method services, with a contract value of £50,000. The procurement process began on 1 January 2025, with the award being made on 24 January 2025. The contract period starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 31 March 2026. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, under the services category, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Post Office has been identified as the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in banking and payment services to enhance their portfolios and secure a partnership with a prominent local authority. Businesses capable of providing efficient and reliable fund payment methods would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The direct award process suggests an emphasis on direct negotiations and bespoke solutions tailored to the buyer's needs, making it an excellent opportunity for specialised service providers to demonstrate their competence and potentially secure future contracts with Sefton Council and other governmental organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office - Fund Payment Method

Notice Description

Payment Method

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ecdd6c7-72b9-4f28-a493-678bfdaaf2be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b2add6-0fb0-45cd-8c41-b54fad4f1811
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ellie.houghton@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519344070

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POST OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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