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26 Jun 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has awarded a contract titled "Income Management & ePayments" as part of a completed tender process within the industry-specific software category. This procurement, utilising a direct award method, involved services covering Secure Card Payment Gateway, Customer Present Chip & Pin, Internet Payments, and Telephone Payments. The contract award date was 26th June 2025, with a contract period beginning from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028, with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The council is based in Doncaster, with services intended for deployment across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The primary supplier is ACCESS UK LIMITED, and the total contract value is £650,000.

This procurement process presents strategic growth opportunities for businesses in the software and payment solutions sector, particularly those with capabilities to provide comprehensive income management systems. While the tender has been awarded directly, it highlights the Council's procurement priorities and could inspire similar opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative payment solutions. Companies looking to expand into public sector contracts or those aiming to partner with councils across multiple regions could find this case insightful for future business development strategies in the governmental software service market.

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Notice Title

Income Management & ePayments

Notice Description

Income Management Solutions covering Secure Card Payment Gateway, Customer Present Chip & Pin, Internet Payments and Telephone Payments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c67f9a61-f664-4f71-9ea9-4486981cbff8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2389574-9be1-4a92-89c2-5f63797f4f3b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 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
City of Doncaster Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Postcode Area
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Access UK Ltd

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