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title: "978_19 Online Payment and Engagement Solutions and Cashless Catering Systems"
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# 978_19 Online Payment and Engagement Solutions and Cashless Catering Systems

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f418793-a463-4a9d-b40b-d69a42be078d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), involves the tender titled "978_19 Online Payment and Engagement Solutions and Cashless Catering Systems". This Central Purchasing Body, located in Leicester, England, is looking to establish a framework agreement for the supply, delivery, installation, and support of online payment solutions targeting the computer-related equipment industry. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st July 2019 and conclude by 30th June 2021, with an estimated value of £10 million, inclusive of potential extensions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online payment systems, IT services, software development, and maintenance services. Companies classified as SMEs or VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage with this opportunity as it opens pathways for growth in public sector contracting, enhancing their competitive positioning within the UK market. Interested suppliers can express their interest through the East Mids Tenders platform, facilitating participation in this conducive procurement environment.

## Notice

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. This procurement is intended to establish a framework agreement for the supply, delivery, installation and support of on-line payment solutions, engagement solution and cashless catering systems. The full scope and lot structure of the framework is to be defined following further customer and market engagement. The framework agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '978_19', (d) Express an interest. Additional information: Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '978_19', (d) Express an interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72fcba06-1569-491a-934c-e09de7140f6c |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50324100 - System maintenance services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2018 at 10:43 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72fcba06-1569-491a-934c-e09de7140f6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72fcba06-1569-491a-934c-e09de7140f6c
  9th August 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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