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title: "Post Office - Fund Payment Method"
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# Post Office - Fund Payment Method

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ecdd6c7-72b9-4f28-a493-678bfdaaf2be

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## Summary

Sefton Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the "Post Office - Fund Payment Method" project, classified under banking services (CPV 66110000). This tender pertains to the provision of payment method services, with a contract value of £50,000. The procurement process began on 1 January 2025, with the award being made on 24 January 2025. The contract period starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 31 March 2026. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, under the services category, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Post Office has been identified as the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in banking and payment services to enhance their portfolios and secure a partnership with a prominent local authority. Businesses capable of providing efficient and reliable fund payment methods would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The direct award process suggests an emphasis on direct negotiations and bespoke solutions tailored to the buyer's needs, making it an excellent opportunity for specialised service providers to demonstrate their competence and potentially secure future contracts with Sefton Council and other governmental organisations.

## Notice

Payment Method

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b2add6-0fb0-45cd-8c41-b54fad4f1811 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POST OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b2add6-0fb0-45cd-8c41-b54fad4f1811

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b2add6-0fb0-45cd-8c41-b54fad4f1811
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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