--- title: "Electronic Payment Solutions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052922" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052922" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052922.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052922.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED" published: "2025-05-29" --- # Electronic Payment Solutions Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052922 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052922) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052922.json) ## Summary The contracting authority, Crescent Purchasing Limited, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Electronic Payment Solutions," aimed at sourcing suppliers for electronic and cashless payment solutions. This initiative is focused primarily on the education sector but also encompasses the wider public sector through Crescent Services Limited. The procurement process is being conducted under the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. Key dates include the publication of a future notice expected on 1st October 2025, with the framework agreement planned to commence on 16th May 2026 and conclude by 15th May 2034. The procurement covers services in the industry category related to computer equipment and supplies, situated in Salford, United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of contactless payment systems, including card machines, point of sale terminals, and support infrastructure such as biometric readers and smart card readers. The framework offers substantial growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it includes the supply, installation, servicing, and maintenance of these solutions. Companies able to offer innovative, value-for-money services that enhance user experiences in educational settings and various public sector environments will find this tender especially appealing. Additionally, businesses equipped to deliver diverse payment solutions across catering, retail, library services, and more will be well-placed to bid competitively in this procurement process. ## Notice CPC will be tendering for suppliers who can provide electronic/cashless payment solutions to members, primarily based in the education sector, but also the wider public sector via Crescent Services Limited. The current framework agreement can be viewed at: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/services/frameworks/cashless-payment-solutions The current scope is as follows and is likely to remain broadly the same: Contactless payment systems remove the need to handle cash at the point of sale, improving school epos systems and the customer and user experience, reducing queues, speeding up service, creating value for money for the customer/user, whilst providing full reporting functionality, across a variety of solutions to meet users' diverse needs. Cashless payment systems can be used in a variety of situations in education establishments such as catering operations, retail (bookshops, clothing & school uniforms, stationery), trips & accommodation, tuition fees, gym/sports club memberships, conference centres & event management, libraries, personal lockers, car parking & barrier systems and much more. Cashless payment solutions available through this framework can include card machines terminals (countertop, portable or mobile), point of sale terminals, self-service terminals, customer payment kiosks, receipt printers, scanners, biometric readers, cash drawers, vending interface, smart card readers and visitor management systems. Supply, installation, servicing and maintenance. The current agreement expires on 15/05/2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028580-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 May 2026 - 15 May 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 6AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment ## Release History - 29 May 2025 at 15:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028580-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028580-2025 29th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/services/frameworks/cashless-payment-solutions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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