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title: "TC447 Bill Payments via Post Office"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d8c17e6-b943-4300-bcad-758d11067749"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-12-12"
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# TC447 Bill Payments via Post Office

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d8c17e6-b943-4300-bcad-758d11067749

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has initiated a procurement process for the "TC447 Bill Payments via Post Office" service, aimed at providing a Bill Payment Service enabling customers to pay transactions to the Council using barcoded bills or payment cards at various outlets such as Post Office Counters and PayPoint. This procurement falls under the financial and insurance services category and is being conducted via an open procedure. The tender was published on 12 December 2019, with a submission deadline for completed documents set for 11am on 17 January 2020. The contract period is expected to run from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2022, with a total estimated value of £360,000. The relevant delivery location is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the financial sector. Businesses that can provide secure and efficient bill payment solutions and have experience with customer transactions at retail outlets will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this opportunity could enhance their market presence and lead to potential partnerships within local communities across Manchester.

## Notice

Manchester City Council is looking for a supplier to provide a Bill Payment Service which will allow payment transactions to MCC to be made by Customers using a barcoded bill or payment card at Post Office Counters (and other outlets) e.g. PayPoint, Payzone and any other bill payment services in the market. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 17 January 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7913ed-201f-453c-8536-d63fdd46fca8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2019 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7913ed-201f-453c-8536-d63fdd46fca8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7913ed-201f-453c-8536-d63fdd46fca8
  12th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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