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Electronic Payment Services Framework

SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM

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21 Feb 2019 at 07:23

Summary of the contracting process

The South East Consortium is currently in the Award stage of its procurement process for the "Electronic Payment Services Framework," aimed at providing a fully managed electronic payment service. This service, classified under financial consultancy and transaction processing, has a total value of £10,000,000 and is designed to accommodate various payment methods for council-related transactions. The contract commenced on 10 February 2019 and is set to conclude on 9 February 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the original tender period ended on 25 January 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic payment solutions, financial transaction processing, and managed services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing secure, auditable, and flexible payment services would be particularly well-suited to this contract. Given the scope of service required for various local authority members, there is potential for innovation and tailored solutions in the marketplace. Businesses positioned to handle diverse payment networks and efficient reconciliation processes stand to benefit greatly from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payment Services Framework

Notice Description

South East Consortium (SEC) would like to appoint business that are capable of carrying out a fully managed and flexible electronic payment service. As part of the tender process, we will require tenderers to demonstrate expertise as a multiple network managed service provider for high quality, efficient, secure and auditable fully managed electronic payment services. This solution enables members to make payments such as rent, council tax, other bills and associated payments through a variety of payment methods and a range of convenient payment networks nationwide. The same solution must, on collection of the payment (s), transfer the funds to the member within reasonable timescales and provide a daily breakdown of payments made the previous day for accounts reconciliation purposes. The level and type of service required will vary by SEC member. The services for which access is required via recognised networks such as the Post Office and a range of retail outlets through networsuch as

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a41b8b7f-b643-4b98-a77d-b39de7304aae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2019 - 9 Feb 2023 4-5 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
SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME9 8NP
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
West Downs
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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