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title: "TC447 Bill Payment Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7a1b57f-8989-42e0-97ba-52f9da174773"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-17"
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# TC447 Bill Payment Service

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7a1b57f-8989-42e0-97ba-52f9da174773

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is seeking suppliers for the "TC447 Bill Payment Service," an initiative aimed at facilitating payment transactions through barcoded bills and payment cards across various outlets, including Post Office Counters. This tender falls under the banking and investment services industry category and holds an estimated value of £900,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 19 October 2020 at 11:00 AM. The contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2021 and will run until 29 February 2024, with the delivery location specified as England, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for firms specializing in payment processing, financial technology, or service provision for local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender is tailored to foster their participation. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for bill payment services will be particularly well-suited to compete and contribute effectively to the Manchester City Council's goals.

## Notice

Manchester City Council is looking for a supplier to provide a Bill Payment Service which will allow payment transactions to Manchester City Council 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 Monday, 19 October 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acde17fb-340a-4298-9b6d-9868bbbab52c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2020 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acde17fb-340a-4298-9b6d-9868bbbab52c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acde17fb-340a-4298-9b6d-9868bbbab52c
  17th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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