Award

Early payment service

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for an early payment service under the NEPO Framework 521. The contract, valued at £360,000, was awarded on 18 March 2025 to Oxygen Finance Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Birmingham. The procurement followed an open procedure, with all necessary documentation and award notices publicly available. The service will be delivered in Aberdeen, targeting the general public services sector. The announcement was made on 27 March 2025, marking the conclusion of the procurement stage and the commencement of the contract.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and payment services, especially those capable of providing innovative early payment solutions. SMEs that can deliver efficient and effective services in line with public sector standards will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, companies looking to expand their business within the Aberdeen region and collaborate with local authorities will benefit from participating in similar procurement processes in the future. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent environment, fostering fair business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Early payment service

Notice Description

Early payment services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793940
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526955
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

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66133000 - Processing and clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXYGEN FINANCE

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