Tender

CA17224 - Electronic Payment Methods

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 15:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is spearheading a procurement initiative titled "CA17224 - Electronic Payment Methods," aimed at revitalising their Cashless Payment Solutions framework. This tender, primarily targeting the "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems" category, will see the framework brought back in-house and is active from 17 February 2026. Relevant parties are encouraged to submit their proposals by 18 March 2026. The contract scope covers a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, ensuring accessibility to a broad range of suppliers. The contract period is set from 16 May 2026 to 15 May 2029, with a focus on delivering electronic payment devices, software, and professional services to diverse educational and public sector institutions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises capable of delivering cost-effective, quality solutions in electronic payment systems and associated software. The open procedure facilitates inclusivity for various business types, providing a prime opportunity for those with expertise in software and computer systems for public sector applications. Businesses that can offer innovative and efficient solutions in the educational sector, local authorities, and the wider public sector across multiple geographic locations, including Europe and the Isle of Man, will find this tender particularly attractive. Engaging in this procurement process promises enhanced visibility and the potential to establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17224 - Electronic Payment Methods

Notice Description

For the past few years, CPC has outsourced the contract management of its Cashless Payment Solutions framework agreement for various reasons, one of which being capacity internally. We are now looking to bring this framework back in-house and this tender exercise will form the new iteration of the framework. Suppliers must be capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective Electronic Payment Devices, Software and Professional Services to institutions such as schools, academies, colleges, universities, and educational trusts, as well as local authorities and the wider public sector. CPC will be using the MultiQuote e-Tendering platform to carry out this tender. In order to express your interest in this tender and obtain the tender documents, please register or log in at: https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx If you have any issues when using MultiQuote, please contact Elcom Ltd on 020 3920 8054 or email support@elcom.com To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17224. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17224 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ef14c58-d09e-4bc0-9d1d-3f3119bc8ff2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f32b9a7b-7c2a-481d-98ea-2bf16362df39
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 15 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Katie Swain
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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