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title: "Rural Mobility Fund - Payment Service Provider"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Rural Mobility Fund - Payment Service Provider

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69e404d4-0d95-45b1-b38a-60827ce721b5

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## Summary

The contract titled "Rural Mobility Fund - Payment Service Provider" has been awarded by Essex County Council, located in Chelmsford, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of industry-specific software packages, with a total value of £18,711. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period started on 23rd February 2022 and will end on 23rd February 2023. The tender was completed with the award date recorded as 1st December 2021 and the award notice published on 3rd March 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for companies specialising in payment processing and software development, particularly those capable of integrating systems within mobile applications to facilitate 'in-app' payments. The contract is ideal for larger firms rather than small to medium enterprises, as indicated by the suitability classification, allowing businesses with established capabilities in delivering digital solutions for transport services to grow their market presence. Companies with experience in working with local authorities would also find this opportunity relevant.

## Notice

Payment Service Provider (PSP), that will enable 'in-app' payments to be taken through the Council's new D-DRT platform - thereby enabling passengers a clear and easy means of booking and paying for DRT journeys through a smartphone app.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe97070e-bd0f-4896-896f-0281bd8a06b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2022 - 23 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,711 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,711 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRIPE PAYMENTS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 17:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe97070e-bd0f-4896-896f-0281bd8a06b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe97070e-bd0f-4896-896f-0281bd8a06b2
  3rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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