--- title: "Payment Solutions 3" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050d3b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050d3b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050d3b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050d3b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY" published: "2026-04-28" --- # Payment Solutions 3 Buyer: GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d3b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050d3b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050d3b.json) ## Summary The Government Commercial Agency has issued an update to the tender process for the Payment Solutions 3 contract, which is focused on providing a Commercial Card, Digital Payments, Prepaid Card, and Voucher solutions both domestically and internationally. The procurement seeks services pertaining to financial and insurance sectors. The accelerated open procedure is due to state urgency, with pertinent dates including the deadline for tenders on 15th May 2026 and enquiries by 29th April 2026. Located in Liverpool, the buying organisation serves the public authority within the central government category. The contract, valued at £16.2 billion gross, is split into three active lots that cover different payment solutions, with a significant focus on service provision through a framework agreement. Contracts are set to commence in October 2026 and conclude in October 2030. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in financial services and technology related to payment solutions. Businesses in the financial sector providing services such as commercial cards, prepaid cards, and voucher management will find multiple avenues to compete, given the multi-lot framework offering. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly suited to compete for the Prepaid Cards and Vouchers lots due to the suitability criteria. The accelerated process signifies a swift entry into significant public sector markets across the UK and internationally, affording suppliers the potential to establish long-term relationships and expand their service offerings. As part of procurement under the framework agreement, firms should showcase strong capabilities in quality and pricing to leverage transaction spend management charges effectively. Overall, engaging in this process could lead to strategic positioning within public sector financial services. ## Notice A multi-supplier, multi-Lot Framework Contract for the provision of a Commercial Card and Digital Payments, Prepaid Card and Voucher solution across the UK, Europe and Worldwide. ### Lot Information Commercial Cards and Digital Payments A multi-supplier Lot for the provision and maintenance of a Commercial Card which is accessible to UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector organisations. Prepaid Cards A multi-supplier Lot for the provision and maintenance of Prepaid Cards which is accessible to UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector organisations. Vouchers The Supplier shall deliver a fully managed Voucher Scheme including the design and implementation of schemes and the sourcing, delivery and administration of Vouchers and schemes. ### Planning Information Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement sessions during June 2025 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting framework contracts. If you are interested in attending a market engagement session please express your interest by emailing paysols@crowncommercial.gov.uk no later than midday on Monday 26th May 2025. Further details will be provided to you. Your email must clearly state: the name of your organisation, and contact details for the individual(s) who will participate in the market engagement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038402-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,500,000,000 | | Lots value | £13,500,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY | | Additional buyers | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 09:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038402-2026 - 10 Apr 2026 at 10:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032728-2026 - 19 Mar 2026 at 09:24 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024927-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 15:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022428-2026 - 6 May 2025 at 13:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019132-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038402-2026 28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032728-2026 10th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024927-2026 19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022428-2026 12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019132-2025 6th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14582 ## Notice URLs - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/gca - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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