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title: "Childcare Grant Payment Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
published: "2018-07-18"
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# Childcare Grant Payment Services

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db618200-70e0-4c85-9a6d-520bd277d8a2

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by the Student Loans Company involved the tender for "Childcare Grant Payment Services," aimed at the financial transaction processing sector. This tender, classified under the CPV code 66172000, was located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 1st June 2018. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2023, with a total contract value of £3,600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those involved in payment processing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this contract. Companies with experience in managing grant payments or similar services would be well-positioned to compete for the contract, contributing to a growing sector that supports childcare accessibility.

## Notice

Provision of 3rd Party Services to process the payment of Childcare Grants directly to Childcare providers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33650ad4-1d61-4192-8259-9750b8b4df88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 1RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WIDER PLAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2018 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33650ad4-1d61-4192-8259-9750b8b4df88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33650ad4-1d61-4192-8259-9750b8b4df88
  18th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=332707603
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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