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title: "Cashless Catering and Online Payment Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042950"
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buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Cashless Catering and Online Payment Solution

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042950

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council has completed the procurement process for a Cashless Catering and Online Payment Solution in the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement, conducted using an open procedure, aims to replace two existing contracts that are nearing expiry. The process, which commenced with a tender and has now reached the award stage, concluded with CRB Cunninghams Limited being awarded the contract valued at £435,000. The contract, which was officially signed on 28 February 2025, is expected to streamline catering services and online payments in schools within Aberdeenshire, reducing the need for cash handling and enhancing data analysis for operational efficiency.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for IT service providers specialising in software development and integration of payment systems. Businesses that can deliver robust, secure, and user-friendly cashless payment solutions, as well as provide ongoing support and maintenance, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The awarded contract highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to succeed in providing innovative solutions within the public sector, fostering new business relationships and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The aim of this tender was to procure a Cashless Catering and Online Payment Solution in accordance with the Statement of Requirements, for use by School Catering and Education and Children's Services (ECS). Aberdeenshire Council currently has two separate contracts in place for a cashless catering and online payment solution that are nearing expiry. The Catering Service must ensure it has an appropriate solution in place that will continue to provide a front of house service and also to generate the accurate critical data that is required to run reports for data analysis that will help the Service to continue to operate efficiently. There is also a desire to push more payments online to stop the need for cash handling that is presently undertaken by staff and reduce the associated risks with those processes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this tender was to procure a Cashless Catering and Online Payment Solution in accordance with the Statement of Requirements, for use by School Catering and Education and Children's Services (ECS). Additional information: If any mandatory (Must-Have) requirements cannot be met, the supplier should not proceed with the tender. Should a supplier continue with their bid without meeting all mandatory requirements, the Council reserves the right to disqualify on the basis of non-compliance.

Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period (or periods) of up to two (2) years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007794-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £675,000 |
| Lots value | £675,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £435,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRB CUNNINGHAMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007794-2025
- 22 Jan 2024 at 11:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002063-2024
- 21 Dec 2023 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037736-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753939
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

## Provenance

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