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title: "Electronic Payment Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-989c4a45-dea0-4a9e-ac12-934956fedd75"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM"
published: "2018-11-23"
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# Electronic Payment Services Framework

Buyer: SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-989c4a45-dea0-4a9e-ac12-934956fedd75

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## Summary

The South East Consortium is conducting a tender for an "Electronic Payment Services Framework," with the aim of providing fully managed and flexible electronic payment services. This opportunity is focused on the financial consultancy and transaction processing sector, located in Sittingbourne, UK. The current procurement stage is active, with the tender period concluding on 9 January 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2019 and last until 31 March 2023. This tender follows an open procurement method, allowing various service providers to submit their proposals.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in managed service solutions for electronic payments. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing high-quality, secure, and efficient payment services would be well-placed to compete. Additionally, those capable of establishing connections with various payment networks and adapting to the varying service requirements of the Consortium members will find themselves in a strong position to engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

South East Consortium (SEC) would like to appoint business that are capable of carrying out a fully managed and flexible electronic payment service. As part of the tender process, we will require tenderers to demonstrate expertise as a multiple network managed service provider for high quality, efficient, secure and auditable fully managed electronic payment services. This solution enables members to make payments such as rent, council tax, other bills and associated payments through a variety of payment methods and a range of convenient payment networks nationwide. The same solution must, on collection of the payment (s), transfer the funds to the member within reasonable timescales and provide a daily breakdown of payments made the previous day for accounts reconciliation purposes. The level and type of service required will vary by SEC member. The services for which access is required via recognised networks such as the Post Office and a range of retail outlets through networsuch as

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f68f80-deea-439a-a7d8-18066f70ba68 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | SITTINGBOURNE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME9 8NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | West Downs |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2018 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f68f80-deea-439a-a7d8-18066f70ba68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f68f80-deea-439a-a7d8-18066f70ba68
  23rd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sittingbourne:-Financial-consultancy%2C-financial-transaction-processing-and-clearing-house-services./8KUUQ668K8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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