Planning

Payment Solutions 3

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

22 Jan 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is planning a public procurement process titled "Payment Solutions 3", intended to enhance payment solutions across numerous UK Public Sector Bodies. This procurement covers the financial services industry and will be conducted within the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates being the publication of future notice on 4th February 2026, and the contract period running from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2030. The contract's budget for the 2026-2030 period is estimated at £15 billion GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and it will be suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement cards, prepaid cards, and voucher solutions. Companies with expertise in financial information systems, financial and insurance services, and business development consultancy services are well-positioned to compete. The extensive budget and long contract duration provide an excellent platform for business growth, especially for businesses aiming to partner with central government departments and various public sector entities. This tender is particularly beneficial for those looking to expand their market share and establish long-term relationships with key governmental clients.

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Notice Title

Payment Solutions 3

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Payment Solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. [It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all Payment Solutions required by UK Central Government Departments.] This is for UK government customers looking to buy goods and services using procurement cards and to disburse funds using prepaid cards and voucher solutions. Lot 1: Procurement Cards Lot 2: Prepaid Cards Lot 3: Vouchers Total Contract Value (TCV) is reflective of the total spend/credit facility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193dbb41-dbef-4d1d-ac72-a2fe88dc7567
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

30160000 - Magnetic cards

48812000 - Financial information systems

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

75300000 - Compulsory social security services

79211120 - Sales and purchases recording services

79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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