Award

Direct Payments Virtual Wallet

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 17:36

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has concluded the procurement process for a "Direct Payments Virtual Wallet" service, a project aligned with the CPV classification of wallets and virtual keyboard software packages. The procurement, with a total value of £1,491,728, was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the East Midlands, the procurement covers a contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029. The award stage has been completed, with the contract awarded on 30th April 2025, and subsequently published on 30th July 2025. This procurement is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender offers a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in digital payment solutions and software development related to financial technology. Firms operating within the services sector, particularly those with expertise in creating virtual wallets and related software products, would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The focus on SMEs indicates that agile, innovative companies with the capacity to provide tailored fintech solutions are likely to thrive. Engaging with this procurement could lead to significant business development and establish a foothold in public sector contracts with Nottingham City Council.

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Notice Title

Direct Payments Virtual Wallet

Notice Description

Direct Payments Virtual Wallet

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-235ec288-6b17-4865-ad9f-b943be563d29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79f9706-20d8-4b64-84d9-986f5ba16a21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

18923200 - Wallets

48522000 - Virtual keyboard software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,491,728 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,491,728 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE PLACES LIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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