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Provision of an Electronic Payment Service (Cash Out)

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Electronic Payment Service (Cash Out), aimed at assisting vulnerable citizens in Glasgow who are destitute or lack access to bank accounts. The awarded contract, under reference GCC006102CPU, was signed on 8th May 2025 with a total value of £311,532. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contracting title is associated with the main procurement category of goods. The awarded business, PayPoint Network Ltd, is expected to deliver services predominantly in the UKM82 region, utilising electronic payment methods for an estimated 74,000 transactions annually, complemented by over 72,000 SMS distributions for voucher codes. The process culminated in the award and contract stage, with Glasgow City Council serving as the buying authority.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for companies specializing in electronic payment solutions, particularly those focusing on public service support for vulnerable populations. Large corporations like PayPoint Network Ltd, with the capacity to handle high transaction volumes and provide critical infrastructure, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract facilitates business growth by offering participation in the public sector supply chain, reinforcing corporate capabilities in managing large-scale, socially impactful services. Businesses in the FinTech sector or those with innovative payment solutions can consider similar opportunities to expand their service offerings within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Electronic Payment Service (Cash Out)

Notice Description

Glasgow City Council has the requirement for an Electronic Payments Service that provides a Cash out capability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

e council requires the provision of electronic payments services (Cash Out) . The customers are vulnerable Glasgow citizens who are either destitute, in crisis and/or with no access to a bank account. the requirement access to emergency cash. The estimated volume of transactions will be in excess of the region of 74,000 per annum, with a further 72,000+ SMSs to distribute the voucher codes. The service is an essential lifeline for vulnerable citizens of the city and is managed by Customer Business Services (CBS) on behalf of Health and Social Care partnership (HSCP)and Education.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800565
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532098
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

48442000 - Financial systems software package

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
£311,532 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 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
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kenneth.nimmo@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412876860

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYPOINT NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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