Tender

ePayment System

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 14:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has initiated the tender process for an ePayment System, seeking suppliers capable of providing platform, implementation, maintenance, and support for an ePayments and Income Receipting solution. This procurement falls under the financial consultancy and transaction processing industry category, with a total value of £600,000. The process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an expression of interest by 11:00 on 29th June 2026 and the end of the enquiry period on 19th June 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting competitive bids under UK legal framework 2023/54, and the successful contract is expected to start on 5th July 2027, running initially until July 2031, with potential extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, electronic payment solutions, and related support services. With the right expertise and a competitive bid focused on price, contract delivery, and social value, suitable suppliers can secure a long-term, potentially renewable contract with a prominent sub-central government authority. Small to medium enterprises with innovative technology solutions and robust customer service capabilities would be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement, enhancing their market presence and fostering business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ePayment System

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake soft market testing to understand suppliers that can provide platform, implementation, maintenance, and support for an ePayments and Income Receipting solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b455
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055840-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jul 2027 - 4 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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