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WP2236 Payment Provider for GOV.UK Pay

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "WP2236 Payment Provider for GOV.UK Pay" was orchestrated by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically aimed at consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project covers multiple regions, including the North West, London, and the South West of the United Kingdom. It progresses beyond the award stage, with a formal award made to Adyen N.V. on 15th May 2026, and the contract commencing from 18th May 2026, running until 17th May 2029. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, embracing a competitive procedure with negotiation, ensuring only suitable candidates are considered for such high-threshold transactions.

This tender is particularly open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presenting substantial business growth opportunities for companies involved in payment services and those specialising in processing credit, debit, and open banking payments. Companies with experience in servicing local government, police, the armed forces, and other public sector entities can leverage their expertise through this contract. The awarded value stands at £25,270,000, reflecting both the scale and significance of the project, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public sector service infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP2236 Payment Provider for GOV.UK Pay

Notice Description

GDS is seeking payment service provider to underpin the GOV.UK Pay platform, specifically for processing credit and debit card payments and pay by bank (open banking) payments made by end users to services operated by local government, police, the armed forces and some other public sector organisations. This notice is linked to a previous contract finder notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/182de6c9-d246-421a-8204-5d50922b30de?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Additional information: Award Form (Redacted information removed)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a9972a0-bfea-44bd-b064-ff0e77dda39e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b725c8c9-e265-4f01-905c-6108313f8fef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,270,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 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
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Adyen UK Ltd

Further Information

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