Award

Cashless Register System for Schools

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council has completed the award process for a critical services contract titled "Cashless Register System for Schools". This procurement, targeting the General Public Services industry, focuses on implementing a cashless payment and pre-order system across schools in the West Dunbartonshire area (region UKM81). The contract, managed through a limited procurement method without prior competition announcement, was signed on 17th July 2025. It leverages the framework provided by the Yorkshire Procurement Organisation for electronic catering and payment solutions. This award notice reflects the service completion status and is an exemplary case of efficient contractual delivery under regional authority oversight.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in cashless payment systems, especially those familiar with the educational sector. The procurement process underscores the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to secure significant contracts, as demonstrated by ParentPay, the successful supplier. Companies capable of offering innovative financial and technological services designed for educational institutions can greatly benefit. Moreover, understanding the unique frameworks and legal adjustments, like those tailored for Scots law in this instance, can provide a competitive edge in navigating such specialised procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Cashless Register System for Schools

Notice Description

The contract is to provide new cashless payment and pre order facilities to schools in the West Dunbarton area

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is to establish a supplier who could supply and help manage new cashless register systems in multiple schools in the West Dunbartonshire area.

Procurement Information

The contract was established using the YPO ( Yorkshire Procurement Orginisation's Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions framework, this was done as no other framework could support the procurement. In addition to this there was also an alteration to the Terms and Conditions. so that we could use Scots law, the change was confirmed and approved by the framework owners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808047
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538515
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,704 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 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
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Victoria Wilson
Contact Email
victoria.wilson@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARENTPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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