Planning

Swindon Borough Council Virtual Wallets for Direct Payments

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Nov 2025 at 12:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Swindon Borough Council Virtual Wallets for Direct Payments." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically related to banking services, and is intended to provide secure virtual accounts for the management of Direct Payments across Children’s and Adult Services. Located in Swindon, UK (Region UKK14), the engagement process requires suppliers to register interest and submit responses to the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire by 12 December 2025 through the ProContract tender portal. The service contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029, with an estimated contract value of £9,900,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and technological solutions, particularly those experienced in secure digital payment systems. Companies that can offer robust virtual wallet solutions with strong safeguard and reporting mechanisms will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Additionally, suppliers with experience in public sector contracts, particularly within local government frameworks, will be well-suited to compete, providing an avenue for business growth and expansion in the public services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swindon Borough Council Virtual Wallets for Direct Payments

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to virtual wallets for Direct Payments and would welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out in the questionnaire. The intention is to invite supplier feedback to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. Swindon Borough Council (SBC) are seeking providers who are willing to provide Virtual Wallets for individuals in receipt of a Direct Payment across our Children's and Adults Services. This service will provide secure accounts for individuals to manage their Direct Payment, preferably virtually, with safeguard and reporting mechanisms included.

Planning Information

Engagement Process Description To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Preliminary Market Engagement documents. Responses to the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire are required to be submitted no later than 12 December 2025, 16:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ by uploading the required completed questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077653-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Daryl Hayton
Contact Email
dhayton@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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