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title: "WP2236 Payment Provider for GOV.UK Pay"
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# WP2236 Payment Provider for GOV.UK Pay

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a9972a0-bfea-44bd-b064-ff0e77dda39e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract "WP2236 Payment Provider for GOV.UK Pay" was orchestrated by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically aimed at consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project covers multiple regions, including the North West, London, and the South West of the United Kingdom. It progresses beyond the award stage, with a formal award made to Adyen N.V. on 15th May 2026, and the contract commencing from 18th May 2026, running until 17th May 2029. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, embracing a competitive procedure with negotiation, ensuring only suitable candidates are considered for such high-threshold transactions.

This tender is particularly open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presenting substantial business growth opportunities for companies involved in payment services and those specialising in processing credit, debit, and open banking payments. Companies with experience in servicing local government, police, the armed forces, and other public sector entities can leverage their expertise through this contract. The awarded value stands at £25,270,000, reflecting both the scale and significance of the project, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public sector service infrastructure.

## Notice

GDS is seeking payment service provider to underpin the GOV.UK Pay platform, specifically for processing credit and debit card payments and pay by bank (open banking) payments made by end users to services operated by local government, police, the armed forces and some other public sector organisations. This notice is linked to a previous contract finder notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/182de6c9-d246-421a-8204-5d50922b30de?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Additional information: Award Form (Redacted information removed)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b725c8c9-e265-4f01-905c-6108313f8fef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,270,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADYEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 12:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b725c8c9-e265-4f01-905c-6108313f8fef
- 26 May 2026 at 12:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b725c8c9-e265-4f01-905c-6108313f8fef
- 26 May 2026 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b725c8c9-e265-4f01-905c-6108313f8fef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b725c8c9-e265-4f01-905c-6108313f8fef
  26th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d3d3f38-a95d-4307-9cf6-91e5e723ee30
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbc10113-fd29-4962-b8c2-82f406f1725e
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/182de6c9-d246-421a-8204-5d50922b30de?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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