Award

Electronic Payment Services - Mini Comp from PfH EPS Framework Lot 1

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by South Lanarkshire Council for the provision of Electronic Payment Services, specifically under the title “Electronic Payment Services – Mini Comp from PfH EPS Framework Lot 1.” This contract falls within the services industry category and is located in Hamilton, Scotland. The procurement stage has reached the Award status as of 1st September 2021, following an open procedure initiated prior to the closing date of 5th May 2021, after which only one bid was received from allpay Limited. The total contract value is £525,156.80.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in payment processing and financial services. Companies that specialise in payment solutions, particularly those offering managed services for council tax and rent payments, would find this procurement process relevant. The contract is suitable for SMEs and other suppliers capable of providing robust electronic payment systems, as evidenced by the requirement for a large volume of transactions orchestrated through both PayPoint and Post Office services.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payment Services - Mini Comp from PfH EPS Framework Lot 1

Notice Description

The Council's Benefits and Revenue service currently have a requirement for payment processing services of Council Tax and Rent payments via both Paypoint and Post Office transactions. Payment from the public is made via the use of barcode or plastic cards. On average there are 170,000 transactions for Post Office Payments and 150,000 transactions for PayPoint payments per annum based on the 3 year period. The Benefits and Revenue section receive daily payment files from the incumbent provider AllPay and weekly settlements. The Council are looking for a continuation of these services as key project deliverables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council identified the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Electronic Payment Services framework as a compliant and effective route to market that also allowed for a competitive exercise. Lot 1: Multiple Network Managed Service has 2 providers within it. - AllPay Ltd - Capita Both suppliers have a range of fully managed payment solutions accessible across the UK. Each offering a variety of payment methods from payment cards, barcoded bills, letters, cards, online payments, telephone payment, mobile payments, direct debits, cash-out and bill payment solutions. In line with the PfH Electronic Payment Services framework guidance the mini competition was published though Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) on 15 April 2021 with a closing date of 5 May 2021. Tenders were invited on a Price/Quality basis in line with the Framework weightings and was used to determine the most economically advantageous tender: Quality (Technical) 60% Price (Commercial) 40% Prior to the closing date of the 5 May 2021 Capita notified the Council through the PCS-T message facility that they had declined the offer to bid. Therefore, only the bid from AllPay Ltd was received.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000668318
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428683
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£525,156 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steven McMichael
Contact Email
steven.mcmichael@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454142

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428683
    Electronic Payment Services - Mini Comp from PfH EPS Framework Lot 1 - The Council's Benefits and Revenue service currently have a requirement for payment processing services of Council Tax and Rent payments via both Paypoint and Post Office transactions. Payment from the public is made via the use of barcode or plastic cards. On average there are 170,000 transactions for Post Office Payments and 150,000 transactions for PayPoint payments per annum based on the 3 year period. The Benefits and Revenue section receive daily payment files from the incumbent provider AllPay and weekly settlements. The Council are looking for a continuation of these services as key project deliverables.

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