Planning

Payment Solutions 3

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

09 Feb 2026 at 10:18

PlanningUpdate

04 Dec 2025 at 09:29

PlanningUpdate

08 Jul 2025 at 10:20

Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), a central government public authority, is progressing with the procurement of Payment Solutions 3, a substantial Pan Government Collaborative Agreement. This initiative is intended for central government departments and other UK public sector bodies, including local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education, and devolved administrations. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an upcoming tender estimated to be released on the 1st of April, 2026. The service agreement is scheduled to commence on the 16th of September, 2026, and conclude on the 15th of September, 2030. The procurement focuses on financial and insurance services, with this commercial agreement serving as the recommended procurement vehicle for payment solutions, encompassing procurement cards, prepaid cards, and voucher solutions. The anticipated framework agreement is valued at up to £16.2 billion (gross), located in the UK, with some details subject to amendments.

This extensive procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in payment solutions, such as procurement cards, prepaid cards, and vouchers. Companies well-established in delivering comprehensive financial products or those looking to expand their footprint within the public sector may find this framework particularly beneficial. The diversity and breadth of the procurement requirement ensure that there is scope for innovative solutions and competitive pricing, paving the way for business growth, collaboration, and relationship building with central government departments and a wide array of public sector bodies across the UK. Businesses interested in a long-term engagement with government clients and those equipped to handle large-scale service agreements are well-suited for this tender.

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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/011260-2026
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
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
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
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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