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Bill Payments Service - Stockport Council

STAR PROCUREMENT

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29 Aug 2024 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Council has completed the procurement process for a Bill Payments Service to be managed by STAR Procurement, based in Sale, England. This service will facilitate customer bill payments at Post Offices or Paypoint outlets using bar codes or giro cards. Classified under the industry category "Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services" (CPV: 66172000), the contract was awarded to Allpay Limited on 30th June 2024. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from the PfH Electronic Payment Systems Framework, with the contract period running from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2027, including options for two 12-month extensions until potentially 2029. The project value is £97,125, and the service is to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial transaction processing services. Both SMEs and larger enterprises with capabilities in managing multi-network payment systems can find lucrative prospects in partnering with local councils for service delivery. Companies already familiar with or part of existing framework agreements would find this procurement particularly advantageous. Businesses that can offer technological solutions to enhance payment processing efficiency and customer convenience will be well-suited to meet the demands of this contract.

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Notice Title

Bill Payments Service - Stockport Council

Notice Description

Bill Payments Service - Stockport Council A Bill Payments service to enable customers to make payments at a Post Office or Paypoint outlet using a bar code (from a bill) or a giro card.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7753dad0-ad2e-4fad-beb1-d6cb12334441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b807a6-444d-493e-925b-2212db829013
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 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
STAR PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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