Planning

Digital Payments and Associated Data Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

19 Mar 2026 at 10:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Mar 2026 at 14:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

25 Feb 2026 at 11:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 15:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 19:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

31 Dec 2025 at 10:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is actively planning the tender entitled "Digital Payments and Associated Data Services," aimed at the central government and public sector bodies across the United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the "services" industry category with the status "planned," designed to cover digital payments and associated financial data services. Key milestones include a multi-stage market engagement from March 2026 to September 2026, with expressions of interest due by 12th March 2026. The first engagement session is scheduled to commence in April 2026. Companies can submit their expressions of interest via email to engage in consultations that could influence the final framework structure under the new Procurement Act 2023 Regulations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, software development, and digital payment innovations. Companies adept at managing digital transactions, bulk payments, open banking services, and data security will find this framework appealing. It is particularly suitable for SMEs due to its focus on driving innovation and providing compliant procurement routes. The framework aims to facilitate insights gathering from industry experts and stakeholders, thereby offering a platform to share expertise and shaping the future of financial data services. Businesses can anticipate the commencement of contracts starting from September 2027, positioning themselves strategically in a lucrative and evolving market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Payments and Associated Data Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS), as the Authority is intending to put in place a collaborative agreement, designed to deliver a Digital Payments & Associated Data Services framework, accessible to all of the Public Sector. This forthcoming framework which aims to drive Payments and Financial Data innovation, is intended to simplify, accelerate, and enhance access to solutions. It will provide a compliant procurement route to market that delivers value and innovation, moving towards a future where financial data provides actionable intelligence. The procurement of this framework will be let under the new Procurement Act 2023 Regulations and will be designed to cover a broad spectrum of Digital Payments and Associated Data Services, including: * Digital Payment Management: Handling the processing and administration of both incoming and outgoing digital payments. * High-Volume Transaction Capabilities: Facilitating the execution of large-scale, bulk payment types * Enhanced Security and Data Insights: Using financial data to provide operational transparency, minimise processing errors, and effectively reduce fraud. To inform the design and development of this new framework, CCS will conduct extensive market consultation and engagement, commencing in March 2026 and running through to September 2026. This period of consultation is designed to: * Gather insights from Industry Experts, Buyers and Suppliers, to shape the final procurement strategy. * Discuss and validate the potential requirements for the resulting framework. * Provide a platform for prospective bidders to share expertise to help deliver a framework that is relative to the market. The engagement will be structured into numerous phases, focusing on key areas: * Payment Acceptance & Gateway Services * Open Banking Services (Payment Initiation, CVRP & Confirmation of Payee) * Bulk & Recurring Payment Fulfillment (BACS, Direct Debit/Credit, Faster Payments) * Payment Orchestration and Alternative Financial Innovation

Planning Information

CCS will conduct a webinar providing further detail, followed by multi-stage market engagement from March 2026 through September 2026. Engagement will be with both Buyers and Suppliers and will be categorised into four stages: 1. Stage 1: Payment Acceptance & Gateway Services. 2. Stage 2: Open Banking Services (Payment Initiation, Account Information, and Confirmation of Payee). 3. Stage 3: Bulk & Recurring Payment fulfillment. 4. Stage 4: Payment Orchestration and Alternative Financial Innovation. How to Participate: Action: Using the template below, please email your expression of interest to: digitalpayments@crowncommercial.gov.uk The deadline for expressions of interest will be no later than Thursday 12th March 2026. Timeline: Market engagement sessions are scheduled to commence from April 2026. Expressions of Interest Template: I am writing to formally express [Company Name/ Buyers Name]'s interest in participating in the upcoming market engagement sessions for the Digital Payments & Associated Data Services framework. We understand that CCS is seeking to drive innovation through this new agreement, and we are keen to contribute our expertise to the consultation process. Based on our capabilities, we would like to register our attendance for the following stages: ● [Delete as appropriate: Stage 1: Payment Acceptance & Gateway Services] ● [Delete as appropriate: Stage 2: Open Banking Services] ● [Delete as appropriate: Stage 3: Bulk & Recurring Payment Fulfillment] ● [Delete as appropriate: Stage 4: Payment Orchestration and Alternative Financial Innovation] Primary Contact Details: ● Name: [Name of Attendee/Lead] ● Job Title: [Job Title] ● Email: [Email Address] ● Phone: [Phone Number] We look forward to receiving further details regarding the session dates and agendas. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Job Title] [Company Name]

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025033-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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