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City wide payment network (cash out)

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 07:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has concluded a procurement process for a city-wide payment network, specifically focusing on cash-out services, under the industry category of Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services. The procurement, identified as DN773691, moved through to the award stage and was completed with a contract awarded to PayPoint Network Limited. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, which involved awarding the contract as a call-off from a framework agreement for Electronic Payment Systems. No prior publication of a call for competition was required, with the official contract signing occurring on 7th August 2025. The services will be implemented in the North West of England, specifically in region UKD7, and the total contract value is £93,000.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in transaction processing and cash management solutions. The opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the regional market and engage in governmental partnerships. The procurement methodology, focused on direct award procedures without competition, suggests that well-established companies with strong existing relationships and proven track records are well-suited to compete in such processes. This enhances growth potential for businesses capable of meeting specialised service criteria and engaging in frameworks like the one utilised in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City wide payment network (cash out)

Notice Description

Contract for a city wide payment network (cash out services).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for access to a city wide payment network (cash out services).

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded as a call-off from a Procurement for Housing framework agreement for Electronic Payment Systems as such publication of a contract notice is not required. The framework agreement publication details are: Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-022827 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-033b44 Published 4 August 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05859a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047825-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Albel
Contact Email
emma.albel@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513511827

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
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
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYPOINT NETWORK

Further Information

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