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Electronic Payment Service to Support Cheshire West and Chester Welfare Support Scheme (CF129)

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, seeking an electronic payment service to support their welfare support scheme, with EVOUCHERS LIMITED awarded the contract. It pertains to the financial and insurance services sector, specifically within England, United Kingdom. The contracting process is in the award stage, having been completed as a mini competition under the Procurement for Housing Framework (FTS/OJEU Ref 2023/S 000-022827). Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th July 2025, with the contract starting on 2nd March 2026 and concluding on 1st March 2029. The contract's value is £56,000 GBP.

This tender provides growth opportunities for companies involved in electronic payment systems, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions to enhance welfare support schemes. While not specifically suited for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms in the financial services industry may find this contract beneficial due to its scope and duration. It highlights the potential for forming strategic partnerships with local councils and leveraging frameworks such as Procurement for Housing to secure similar contracts. Business entities specialising in the development and provision of electronic payment methods will be positioned well to compete effectively and establish a foothold within public sector procurements.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payment Service to Support Cheshire West and Chester Welfare Support Scheme (CF129)

Notice Description

EVOUCHERS LIMITED This procurement relates to the delivery of Electronic Payment System to support CWAC Welfare Support Schemes. This was a Mini Competition via a Pfh Procurement for Housing Framework. This Mini Competition is being conducted under the PfH Electronic Payment System Framework FTS/OJEU Ref 2023/S 000-022827

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-278aa1ca-91f6-4d4b-b430-41e951214f99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b710446c-a8b3-4481-bf8d-50e4a68c0717
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOUCHERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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