Planning

CA16809 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Electronic Payment Methods

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 11:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is the buying organisation overseeing a preliminary market engagement process for electronic payment methods, under the title CA16809. This engagement seeks input on the upcoming retendering of the Cashless Payment System Framework. The industry category is classified under miscellaneous software package and computer systems, primarily involving goods. The procurement is in the planning stage with activities being conducted across the United Kingdom and potentially extending to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 28th February 2026. This process allows for exploring how changes under the Procurement Act 2023 may modernise procurement strategies.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses providing electronic payment solutions, particularly those keen on influencing future frameworks. Companies offering innovative software or systems in the payment methods industry will find this engagement beneficial for shaping procurement routes that are market-relevant and aligned with latest legislative developments. Engaging in this process can not only pave the way for future business growth through strategic involvement at the planning stage but also enable firms to align themselves as preferred suppliers to a key public sector buying organisation. Potential participants are encouraged to register and access the opportunity via the MultiQuote supplier platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16809 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Electronic Payment Methods

Notice Description

This preliminary market engagement process precedes the retender of the Cashless Payment System Framework which went live in 2022. This process will allow CPC to consider the changes enacted under the Procurement Act 2023 and how we may use that legislation to design a route to market which is modern and market relevant. No lots have been included within this notice as the structure will be determined through this preliminary market engagement process. Framework length and dates have also not been decided upon at this time. Please see the attached document "Preliminary Market Engagement Electronic Payment Methods" for more information. Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16809 Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16809. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16809 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6bee4c0-d16b-465d-b1fd-d6ac05291bfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d91dab-b703-402e-b95f-c898bf4c0957
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Katie Swain
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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