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Payments Acceptance 2 RM6325, Lot 1 - Call Off Contract

POST OFFICE

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12 Nov 2025 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Payments Acceptance 2 RM6325, Lot 1 - Call Off Contract' was initiated by the Post Office. This tender, classified under the Banking Services industry category, is focused on enabling debit or credit card payments through face-to-face transactions, and alternative payment methods at Post Office branches. The procurement process, conducted under the CCS Framework Agreement RM6325, Lot 1, was selective and involved a desktop study to award the contract to Global Payments as per the framework agreement. The contract, valued at £70,000,000, is set to commence on 9th November 2025 and will run until 8th November 2030, covering locations across England and Northern Ireland. The tender has reached the award stage, with the award being published on 12th November 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale payment processing firms capable of meeting the Post Office's requirements for a comprehensive payment acceptance system. Companies specialising in banking services and technological payment solutions would be well-suited to engage in such contracts. The scale of the contract and its critical role in enhancing payment operations at a nationwide level underscores the importance of having a robust infrastructure to support seamless transaction processing across various channels. With the Post Office as the buying organisation, businesses can expect a reliable partnership through the framework's substantial period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Payments Acceptance 2 RM6325, Lot 1 - Call Off Contract

Notice Description

This is a Call Off Contract directly awarded in accordance with Framework Schedule 7 (Call Off Award Procedure) of CCS Framework Agreement RM6325, Lot 1, Payment Acceptance 2. This Call Off Contract allows Post Office Customers to make debit or credit card payments through face to face transactions in Post Office Branches or at unattended POS terminals. It also facilitates payment via alternative payment methods such as over the phone or online via Post Office website or apps. Post Office conducted a desktop exercise under the Framework Agreement RM6325, Lot 1 and Global Payments were evaluated as the most economically advantageous tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-383e4138-60ae-4e7c-9fb7-f01039fa0885
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f36fa8-6fe0-485b-a5a7-801efef36e84
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2025 - 8 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
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
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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), TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GPUK LLP TRADING AS GLOBAL PAYMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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