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NEPO521

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the framework contract titled "NEPO521," which focuses on the provision of early payment services. This tender falls under the "Financial and insurance services" category and has been conducted using a direct procurement method, described as "below threshold - without competition." The contract was awarded to OXYGEN FINANCE LIMITED on 1st January 2026, with the contract period running from 6th January 2026 to 31st December 2028. The key milestone for future signature was scheduled on 6th January 2026. The award stage of this contracting process has been completed, and the final contract value is £20,700 gross, with a net amount of £17,250.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses working in the financial services industry, particularly those specialising in payment processing solutions, to align themselves with government contracts for sustainable growth. Large-scale financial service providers like OXYGEN FINANCE LIMITED, which has already been awarded the contract, are well-suited for such frameworks due to their capacity to meet public authority demands. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector financial services should consider engaging in similar tenders to establish strategic partnerships with government entities like Sheffield City Council. The collaboration offers not only monetary benefits but also enhances the business's reputation and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

NEPO521

Notice Description

FRAMEWORK CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF EARLY PAYMENT SERVICES

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06006b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000825-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXYGEN FINANCE

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