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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Provision of an Electronic Payment Service (Cash Out)

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th June 2025 00:00:00 AM
Contract Summary

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

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000800565

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

48442000

CPV Division(s)

48 - Software package and information systems
Awarding Authority

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Ross MacLeod

Buyer Email

corporateprocurement@glasgow.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1412872000

Buyer Address

40 John St, City Chambers

Glasgow

G2 1DU
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

PAYPOINT NETWORK LTD

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Provision of an Electronic Payment Service (Cash Out)

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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