--- title: "Payment Solutions 3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdac2ba2-c843-4290-a13d-e42627a87012" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdac2ba2-c843-4290-a13d-e42627a87012" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdac2ba2-c843-4290-a13d-e42627a87012.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdac2ba2-c843-4290-a13d-e42627a87012.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-01-22" --- # Payment Solutions 3 Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdac2ba2-c843-4290-a13d-e42627a87012 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdac2ba2-c843-4290-a13d-e42627a87012) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdac2ba2-c843-4290-a13d-e42627a87012.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is planning a public procurement process titled "Payment Solutions 3", intended to enhance payment solutions across numerous UK Public Sector Bodies. This procurement covers the financial services industry and will be conducted within the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates being the publication of future notice on 4th February 2026, and the contract period running from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2030. The contract's budget for the 2026-2030 period is estimated at £15 billion GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and it will be suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement cards, prepaid cards, and voucher solutions. Companies with expertise in financial information systems, financial and insurance services, and business development consultancy services are well-positioned to compete. The extensive budget and long contract duration provide an excellent platform for business growth, especially for businesses aiming to partner with central government departments and various public sector entities. This tender is particularly beneficial for those looking to expand their market share and establish long-term relationships with key governmental clients. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Payment Solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. [It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all Payment Solutions required by UK Central Government Departments.] This is for UK government customers looking to buy goods and services using procurement cards and to disburse funds using prepaid cards and voucher solutions. Lot 1: Procurement Cards Lot 2: Prepaid Cards Lot 3: Vouchers Total Contract Value (TCV) is reflective of the total spend/credit facility ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193dbb41-dbef-4d1d-ac72-a2fe88dc7567 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | 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 - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30160000 - Magnetic cards - 48812000 - Financial information systems - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 75300000 - Compulsory social security services - 79211120 - Sales and purchases recording services - 79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2025 at 11:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193dbb41-dbef-4d1d-ac72-a2fe88dc7567 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193dbb41-dbef-4d1d-ac72-a2fe88dc7567 22nd January 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002146-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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