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Payment Solutions 3

Crown Commercial Service

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 Apr 2026 at 10:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 11:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 Mar 2026 at 09:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 15:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 May 2025 at 14:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency has issued an update to the tender process for the Payment Solutions 3 contract, which is focused on providing a Commercial Card, Digital Payments, Prepaid Card, and Voucher solutions both domestically and internationally. The procurement seeks services pertaining to financial and insurance sectors. The accelerated open procedure is due to state urgency, with pertinent dates including the deadline for tenders on 15th May 2026 and enquiries by 29th April 2026. Located in Liverpool, the buying organisation serves the public authority within the central government category. The contract, valued at £16.2 billion gross, is split into three active lots that cover different payment solutions, with a significant focus on service provision through a framework agreement. Contracts are set to commence in October 2026 and conclude in October 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in financial services and technology related to payment solutions. Businesses in the financial sector providing services such as commercial cards, prepaid cards, and voucher management will find multiple avenues to compete, given the multi-lot framework offering. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly suited to compete for the Prepaid Cards and Vouchers lots due to the suitability criteria. The accelerated process signifies a swift entry into significant public sector markets across the UK and internationally, affording suppliers the potential to establish long-term relationships and expand their service offerings. As part of procurement under the framework agreement, firms should showcase strong capabilities in quality and pricing to leverage transaction spend management charges effectively. Overall, engaging in this process could lead to strategic positioning within public sector financial services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Payment Solutions 3

Notice Description

A multi-supplier, multi-Lot Framework Contract for the provision of a Commercial Card and Digital Payments, Prepaid Card and Voucher solution across the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

Lot Information

Commercial Cards and Digital Payments

A multi-supplier Lot for the provision and maintenance of a Commercial Card which is accessible to UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector organisations.

Prepaid Cards

A multi-supplier Lot for the provision and maintenance of Prepaid Cards which is accessible to UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector organisations.

Vouchers

The Supplier shall deliver a fully managed Voucher Scheme including the design and implementation of schemes and the sourcing, delivery and administration of Vouchers and schemes.

Planning Information

Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement sessions during June 2025 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting framework contracts. If you are interested in attending a market engagement session please express your interest by emailing paysols@crowncommercial.gov.uk no later than midday on Monday 26th May 2025. Further details will be provided to you. Your email must clearly state: the name of your organisation, and contact details for the individual(s) who will participate in the market engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038402-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£13,500,000,000 Over £10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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

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