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Online School Payments

East Ayrshire Council

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25 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Ayrshire Council centres around the provision of "Online School Payments" within the industry category of general public services. The procurement took place in the Kilmarnock region UKM93 and has progressed to the Award stage, culminating with the contract sign date on 20 March 2026. This direct award was conducted without a prior competition call through the YPO Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions framework. The bidding process involved only one official bid, submitted electronically, making use of a limited procurement method. The entire project, valued at £157,179.94, reflects a clear procurement pathway in the education sector.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in digital payment solutions and electronic management systems, particularly those with experience working with educational institutions. With ParentPay Ltd being the awarded supplier for this contract, it accentuates the potential for large-scale organisations to expand their footprint in the public sector through strategic positioning. Although the process employed is a direct award, companies offering complementary or supportive services could collaborate to deliver comprehensive solutions, thereby enabling growth and enhanced service delivery to local authorities and educational domains. Firms looking to enter this sphere must anticipate navigating through government procurement frameworks, such as the YPO framework, demonstrating their capability and alignment with specific public service needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online School Payments

Notice Description

Online School Payments direct award via YPO Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions (1205, Lot 4)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Online School Payments. Direct Award YPO Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions (1205, Lot 4)

Procurement Information

Direct Award through YPO Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions (1205, Lot 4)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827205
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552461
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,179 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ParentPay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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