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DA from the NEPO521 FW for the Early Payments Solution

STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 08:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has completed the procurement process for an "Early Payments Solution" framework agreement under the industry category of Financial Systems Software Package. The process was conducted through a call-off from an existing framework agreement with Oxygen Finance Limited, a large supplier. This initiative targets the North East of England and involves a collaboration between Stockton and Darlington Councils, facilitated by Xentrall Shared Services for invoice processing. The total contract value is £120,000 with a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 31st January 2031. The procurement method used was selective, with the award stage concluding on 3rd February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for financial services providers specialising in early payment schemes. Businesses equipped with solutions in liquidity management and early payment processing within the public sector might find ample prospects for growth by participating in similar tenders. Although this current contract is not suited to SMEs or VCSEs, those with robust systems and complex handling capabilities in the financial services sector could leverage such opportunities to establish a footprint in supporting local government financial operations and efficiencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DA from the NEPO521 FW for the Early Payments Solution

Notice Description

NEPO have put in place a framework agreement with Oxygen Finance Limited which allows authorities to enter into a call off agreement for an Early Payments Scheme which allows discounts to be taken from supplier invoices in exchange for early payment. The fee for early payment is a % discount offered against the gross invoice value for payment in advance of the standard 30 days. The discount is calculated dynamically and is proportionate to how many days the payment is accelerated (number of days between invoice receipt and invoice payment sent). The purpose of the programme is to generate new income for the council and to also help suppliers by injecting much needed liquidity into the councils supply chain, and particularly the local economy. Stockton will be working together with Darlington Council to implement the scheme as Xentrall Shared Services act on behalf of both councils for invoice processing. This mobilisation is expected to take circa 6 months. Each council will have a separate contract with the supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4589b08-29cf-4728-82ab-c366e7015157
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a134e21a-9111-429c-afc6-691b345dd3e7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 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
STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXYGEN FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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