Planning

Electronic Payment Solutions

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

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Planning

29 May 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Crescent Purchasing Limited, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Electronic Payment Solutions," aimed at sourcing suppliers for electronic and cashless payment solutions. This initiative is focused primarily on the education sector but also encompasses the wider public sector through Crescent Services Limited. The procurement process is being conducted under the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. Key dates include the publication of a future notice expected on 1st October 2025, with the framework agreement planned to commence on 16th May 2026 and conclude by 15th May 2034. The procurement covers services in the industry category related to computer equipment and supplies, situated in Salford, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of contactless payment systems, including card machines, point of sale terminals, and support infrastructure such as biometric readers and smart card readers. The framework offers substantial growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it includes the supply, installation, servicing, and maintenance of these solutions. Companies able to offer innovative, value-for-money services that enhance user experiences in educational settings and various public sector environments will find this tender especially appealing. Additionally, businesses equipped to deliver diverse payment solutions across catering, retail, library services, and more will be well-placed to bid competitively in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payment Solutions

Notice Description

CPC will be tendering for suppliers who can provide electronic/cashless payment solutions to members, primarily based in the education sector, but also the wider public sector via Crescent Services Limited. The current framework agreement can be viewed at: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/services/frameworks/cashless-payment-solutions The current scope is as follows and is likely to remain broadly the same: Contactless payment systems remove the need to handle cash at the point of sale, improving school epos systems and the customer and user experience, reducing queues, speeding up service, creating value for money for the customer/user, whilst providing full reporting functionality, across a variety of solutions to meet users' diverse needs. Cashless payment systems can be used in a variety of situations in education establishments such as catering operations, retail (bookshops, clothing & school uniforms, stationery), trips & accommodation, tuition fees, gym/sports club memberships, conference centres & event management, libraries, personal lockers, car parking & barrier systems and much more. Cashless payment solutions available through this framework can include card machines terminals (countertop, portable or mobile), point of sale terminals, self-service terminals, customer payment kiosks, receipt printers, scanners, biometric readers, cash drawers, vending interface, smart card readers and visitor management systems. Supply, installation, servicing and maintenance. The current agreement expires on 15/05/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052922
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028580-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 15 May 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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