Pre-Market Engagement for the provision of a Payment Processing Gateway

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is seeking pre-market engagement for the provision of a Payment Processing Gateway as they aim to transition from their current Paygate platform, which is hosted on local servers, to a cloud-based solution. This planning-stage engagement is focused on obtaining market intelligence about commercial off-the-shelf solutions that can securely manage payment file transfers with banks, including Direct Debit collections and outgoing payments. The opportunity falls under the industry category of Software packages and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). Businesses are encouraged to participate in this pre-market engagement, which will conclude on 8th April 2025. The engagement will provide critical insights to shape the formal tender process that may follow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in payment processing software, particularly those with cloud-based solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically noted as being suitable to compete, making this an inclusive opportunity. Engaging with this pre-market process allows businesses to showcase their expertise and influence the council’s requirements, potentially increasing the likelihood of securing future contracts. Companies with a robust understanding of secure payment file management and cloud infrastructure will find this engagement particularly beneficial for their growth. Interested parties should consider reaching out to Leicester City Council via the provided contact details to participate in this valuable market research exercise.

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Pre-Market Engagement for the provision of a Payment Processing Gateway

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

8th January 2025 12:52:41 PM

Planning Deadline

8th April 2025 22:59:59 PM 75 days remaining
Contract Summary

Leicester City Council are commencing a formal process to obtain market intelligence on offerings in the market on a commercial off the shelf solutions in relation to a Payment Processing Gateway. The Council currently uses the Paygate platform for automating and securely managing the transfer of payment files with the banks. Paygate is hosted on the Council's local servers, in its data centres but its preference is to move to a cloud-based system. The platform facilitates both Direct Debit collections and outgoing payments by securely transmitting files to the bank. Before potentially commencing a formal tender process, the Council is keen to seek market information from organisations that may have an interest or expertise in this field. The information provided will be used to help inform and shape the requirements in our specification.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

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Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

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Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

48000000

CPV Division(s)

48 - Software package and information systems
Awarding Authority

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Pamela Chirara

Buyer Email

pamela.chirara@leicester.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1164543502

Buyer Address

City Hall, 115 Charles Street

Leicester

LE1 1FZ

England

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Pre-Market Engagement for the provision of a Payment Processing Gateway

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