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Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 06:01

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is issuing a tender titled "ePayment System," currently in the tender stage, under the open procedure method. The purpose is to solicit proposals for providing a platform, implementation, maintenance, and support for an ePayments and Income Receipting solution. The expected value of the contract is £600,000 for services within the financial consultancy category, focused on financial transaction processing and clearing-house services. The delivery location is in the United Kingdom, specifically the Morden area. Interested businesses must submit inquiries by 24 June 2026, and the deadline for expressions of interest is 6 July 2026. The award decision will be finalised by 10 August 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and IT infrastructure services to engage with a prominent local government body. Companies with strong capabilities in implementing and maintaining payment systems could expand their presence in the public sector by securing this contract. The project’s duration allows for long-term collaboration and includes the possibility of renewal, which could appeal to firms looking for sustainable growth within the public domain. With a significant emphasis on both cost and quality, the tender is well-suited for firms capable of delivering value-driven solutions that support the local government's operational objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b88c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057804-2026
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
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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