Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Electronic Payment Methods

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

16 Dec 2025 at 10:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 15:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is progressing through the planning stage of a public procurement process to retender the Cashless Payment System Framework, initially launched in 2022. This engagement, titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Electronic Payment Methods," is situated in the United Kingdom and focuses on the goods category within the industry sector of miscellaneous software packages and computer systems. The deadline for preliminary market engagement is scheduled for 19th January 2026, with procurement communications anticipated by 17th April 2026. The planned engagement will be informed by the Procurement Act 2023, inviting businesses to contribute insights for a modern and market-relevant framework design.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to influence and participate in the development of a competitive cashless payment system. Businesses specialising in software packages and computer systems, particularly those adept at navigating legislative changes, stand to benefit by engaging in this framework. The procurement process, with potential renewals and a projected contract starting from May 2026 till May 2029, encourages innovative solutions from diverse enterprises keen to expand their reach in the electronic payment sector.

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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/083206-2025
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
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 20262 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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