This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 06:03

Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 14:52

Tender

15 May 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is currently in the tender stage of procuring an ePayment System. This open procedure procurement method is intended to gather suppliers capable of providing a platform along with the implementation, maintenance, and support required for an ePayments and Income Receipting solution. The procurement, focused on financial consultancy and transaction processing services, is set in Morden, UK, bearing a classification under CPV code 66170000. With a project budget totalling £600,000, the contract is scheduled to commence on 5th July 2027 and conclude on 4th July 2031. Suppliers interested have until 6th July 2026 to submit their tenders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial transaction processing, particularly those with capabilities in implementing and supporting comprehensive payment systems. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable candidates for this contract, indicating a wide scope for diverse business participation. Engaging in such a substantial project can enhance your business’s reputation and expand its portfolio within the public sector. The long-term nature of the contract provides stability and potential for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

ePayment System

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake soft market testing to understand suppliers that can provide platform, implementation, maintenance, and support for an ePayments and Income Receipting solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-700bbc97-a1a6-44df-8d21-524fb2bff906
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e399cd9-0b88-4a6f-8c00-3a72cd1f1f3c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jul 2027 - 4 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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