Planning

Payment Solutions 3

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

05 Mar 2026 at 19:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

09 Feb 2026 at 10:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

04 Dec 2025 at 09:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

08 Jul 2025 at 10:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 10:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is planning a procurement process called "Payment Solutions 3," aimed at establishing a comprehensive Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for payment solutions across various UK public sector bodies. Classified under financial and insurance services, the initiative involves the use of procurement cards, prepaid cards, and voucher solutions. This process is in the planning stage, and the estimated contract period is from 16th September 2026 to 15th September 2030. Key dates include a future notice anticipated by 1st April 2026. The procurement takes place in Liverpool, with CCS acting as the central government authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services and insurance, especially those offering innovative payment solutions. With a gross value estimated at £16.2 billion, it is a lucrative opportunity for companies that can supply procurement cards, prepaid cards, and vouchers to government sectors. The framework agreement approach suggests long-term collaboration potential, making it a suitable prospect for businesses focusing on building robust relationships within public sector procurement. Companies capable of providing scalable and efficient payment systems will find this tender ideal for enhancing their market presence and contributing to sector advancements.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020158-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,500,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 15 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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