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Provision of an Integrated Payment Processing Solution for Council Services

Chorley Council

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Planning

22 Jun 2026 at 10:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council, in collaboration with South Ribble Borough Council, is in the planning stage of procuring an integrated payment processing solution for council services. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically targeting software packages and international payment transfer services. The project is located within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKD47 region. Key dates include a milestone on 6th July 2026, which requires interested organisations to express their interest and complete a questionnaire via the Chest procurement portal. The planning process anticipates that the contract period will begin on 1st April 2027 and run through 31st March 2030.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in payment processing solutions, particularly those that offer cloud-based services. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver enhanced functionality and improved payment options. Such enterprises have the potential to contribute to the efficient service delivery and transaction capabilities of the councils involved. The procurement method involves engaging with the market to ensure the provision of a robust and efficient service that meets the evolving needs of the councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Integrated Payment Processing Solution for Council Services

Notice Description

Chorley and South Ribble councils currently operate a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) payment provider under a contract. The system facilitates transactions for various council functions. This function serves a critical function in the councils' ability to transact with its residents. The existing contract is approaching renewal and the Council wishes to undertake a market engagement exercise prior to undertaking a procurement exercise to replace or re-procure the existing system. The objective of this exercise is to deliver improved functionality and payment options and to enable effective service delivery. Organisations should ensure that they have read the supporting information (Draft Service Specification) provided prior to responding. Please express your interest via the Chest procurement portal (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Ref: DN819842) and return the questionnaire document, fully completed.

Planning Information

Organisations should ensure that they have read the supporting information (Draft Service Specification) provided prior to responding. Please express your interest via the Chest procurement portal (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Ref No. DN819842) and return the questionnaire document, fully completed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058384-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

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

66115000 - International payment transfer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chorley Council
Additional Buyers

South Ribble Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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