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FRAMEWORK CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF EARLY PAYMENT SERVICE (NEPO521)

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of early payment services under a Framework Contract, designated NEPO521. This contract, initially spanning three years from 23rd September 2025 to 22nd September 2028, includes an option to extend for another two years. The procurement process was completed using a limited method, specifically a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated by the North East Procurement Organisation. Oxygen Finance Ltd, located in Birmingham, has been named the supplier, in alignment with the Council's need for financial and insurance services, and software packages and information systems. The procurement is situated within the region of Rochdale Council, classified under CPV 66000000 for financial and insurance services, indicating robust regional backing and completion status as of 3rd March 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in financial and software services. As the contract involves early payment services, businesses with expertise in financial technology solutions or those offering robust financial and insurance services can derive value from this procurement. The direct award method implies an advantageous position for businesses capable of providing tailored solutions without undergoing extensive competitive processes. Oxygen Finance Ltd, with its established presence in Birmingham, sets a benchmark for similar firms seeking to serve regional authorities like Rochdale Borough Council, proving beneficial for large-scale financial organisations looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FRAMEWORK CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF EARLY PAYMENT SERVICE (NEPO521)

Notice Description

3-Year Contract for the Provision of Early Payment Services, with the option to extend for a further 2 years Contract initial terms dates - 23/09/2025 -22/09/2028

Lot Information

Lot 1

3-Year Contract for the Provision of Early Payment Services, with the option to extend for a further 2 years Contract initial terms dates - 23/09/2025 -22/09/2028 Additional information: 3-Year Contract for the Provision of Early Payment Services, with the option to extend for a further 2 years Contract initial terms dates - 23/09/2025 -22/09/2028

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years

Procurement Information

Procured as a Direct Award through the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) - FRAMEWORK CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF EARLY PAYMENT SERVICE (NEPO521) 3-Year Contract for the Provision of Early Payment Services, with the option to extend for a further 2 years Contract initial terms dates - 23/09/2025 -22/09/2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066085
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018788-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXYGEN FINANCE

Further Information

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