Planning

Crisis Grant Payments

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Oct 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to tender for a service titled "Crisis Grant Payments," which falls under the general public services category. This procurement, valued at £100,000, is aimed at addressing the needs of highly vulnerable users in Edinburgh, UK. The key requirements include the ability to issue cash vouchers via text message, email, or directly from Council offices, and to maintain a service uptime of 99.9%. The relevant documents will be published with future notices expected by 1st January 2019, as the procurement process is currently in the planning stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in payment processing, electronic services, and retail partnerships. Companies that can provide robust digital solutions for cash voucher distribution and have established networks with retail outlets would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can not only enhance service delivery for vulnerable populations but also contribute to the growth and visibility of businesses within the public services sector in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crisis Grant Payments

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to tender for a service which can meet the following requirements; 1. Ability to issue cash vouchers via text message for the customer to redeem the cash at a suitable retail outlet; 2. Ability to provide a cash voucher which can be emailed to the customer for them to print and redeem at a suitable retail outlet; 3. Ability to print a cash voucher to from Council offices which can be redeemed at a suitable vendor; 4. Ability to provide a service with 99.9% uptime to avoid any risk of disruption to highly vulnerable users; and 5. A highly concentrated network of retail outlets/vendors who can service a highly vulnerable user base avoiding excessive travel or burden to redeem vouchers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to tender for a service which can meet the following requirements; 1. Ability to issue cash vouchers via text message for the customer to redeem the cash at a suitable retail outlet; 2. Ability to provide a cash voucher which can be emailed to the customer for them to print and redeem at a suitable retail outlet; 3. Ability to print a cash voucher to from Council offices which can be redeemed at a suitable vendor; 4. Ability to provide a service with 99.9% uptime to avoid any risk of disruption to highly vulnerable users; and 5. A highly concentrated network of retail outlets/vendors who can service a highly vulnerable user base avoiding excessive travel or burden to redeem vouchers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000561858
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335285
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

30123000 - Office and business machines

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335285
    Crisis Grant Payments - The City of Edinburgh Council intends to tender for a service which can meet the following requirements; 1. Ability to issue cash vouchers via text message for the customer to redeem the cash at a suitable retail outlet; 2. Ability to provide a cash voucher which can be emailed to the customer for them to print and redeem at a suitable retail outlet; 3. Ability to print a cash voucher to from Council offices which can be redeemed at a suitable vendor; 4. Ability to provide a service with 99.9% uptime to avoid any risk of disruption to highly vulnerable users; and 5. A highly concentrated network of retail outlets/vendors who can service a highly vulnerable user base avoiding excessive travel or burden to redeem vouchers.

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