Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Electronic Payment Methods

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 15:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited, a public undertaking based in Salford, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Electronic Payment Methods". This initiative focuses on engaging the market for the future retender of the Cashless Payment System Framework. The industry falls under miscellaneous software package and computer systems, with key engagement deadlines set for 9th February 2026. The procurement, governed by the UK Procurement Act 2023, aims to establish a modern route to market for electronic payment systems, with no specific lots decided as yet.

This preliminary market engagement presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the software and computer systems industry, particularly those specialising in electronic payment methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) along with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to engage in this process. By participating in this procurement, businesses can help shape the framework to be launched in 2026, potentially securing long-term contracts given the expected contract periods extending up to 2030, which supports business growth and expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Electronic Payment Methods

Notice Description

This preliminary market engagement process precedes the retender of the Cashless Payment System Framework which went live in 2022. This process will allow CPC to consider the changes enacted under the Procurement Act 2023 and how we may use that legislation to design a route to market which is modern and market relevant. No lots have been included within this notice as the structure will be determined through this preliminary market engagement process. Framework length and dates have also not been decided upon at this time. Please see the attached document "Preliminary Market Engagement Electronic Payment Methods" for more information. Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16809 Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote

Planning Information

See documentation for engagement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078182-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 15 May 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
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Katie Swain
Contact Email
k.swain@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 974 0952

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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