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Integrated Payment Software

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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29 Oct 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, a buyer identified by GB-PPON-PNWW-1475-NYLN, has recently completed the procurement of an "Integrated Payment Software" system. This contract, closely associated with the information technology services sector, aims to provide a software package that digitally encrypts customer receipts and links payments to products for accountancy purposes. The procurement, located in London, falls under the services industry category, with the contract status being active as of 1st October 2025. The direct procurement method was used to secure the software without competition, as it was below the threshold. It was awarded to Kappture Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Derby, and the contract is set to run until 30th September 2030, with a signed gross contract value of £81,576.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in information technology services, particularly those with experience in providing fully integrated software solutions for accounting and payment systems. Such contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolio and gain experience with public sector entities, allowing for further growth and networking within government sectors. Enterprises such as SMEs offering innovative and secure digital payment solutions would be well-suited to engage with similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Payment Software

Notice Description

A software package is required to digitally encrypt customer receipts and link the payment to the product using back-office software for accountancy purposes. This will involve a replacement of our current hardware (payment terminals supplied by WorldPay) who have submitted a contract change request.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d682
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069486-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dgc_info@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPPTURE

Further Information

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