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Biometric Cashless System

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Biometric Cashless System" undertaking was managed by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, a local authority situated in Rotherham, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, specifically targeting cashless catering solutions for schools. The procurement was executed via a selective method as a call-off from the CPC Framework 2022/5034 for Cashless Payment Solutions. The contract spans from 25th March 2026 to 24th March 2031, with key operations taking place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The award was published on 26th March 2026, marking its status as active and complete.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software and payment systems, especially those capable of providing integrated solutions within the educational sector. The procurement process favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). CRB Cunninghams Ltd was awarded the contract valued at £331,482, underscoring the competitive nature of the bidding. Businesses with expertise in software development and information systems, especially those with a focus on cashless payment solutions, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, potentially facilitating significant business growth through long-term partnerships with local authorities like Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biometric Cashless System

Notice Description

Integrated cashless catering solution for schools. Procured via CPC Framework 2022/5034 for Cashless Payment Solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d013513f-130d-4927-8807-a8ed1baa7fd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c60949c-dc4c-4dfa-8cfa-690150f206c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,482 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,482 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2031 Over 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
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRB CUNNINGHAMS

Further Information

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