--- title: "Digital Payments and Associated Data Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fe70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fe70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fe70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fe70.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2026-03-19" --- # Digital Payments and Associated Data Services Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fe70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fe70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fe70.json) ## Summary Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is actively planning the tender entitled "Digital Payments and Associated Data Services," aimed at the central government and public sector bodies across the United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the "services" industry category with the status "planned," designed to cover digital payments and associated financial data services. Key milestones include a multi-stage market engagement from March 2026 to September 2026, with expressions of interest due by 12th March 2026. The first engagement session is scheduled to commence in April 2026. Companies can submit their expressions of interest via email to engage in consultations that could influence the final framework structure under the new Procurement Act 2023 Regulations. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, software development, and digital payment innovations. Companies adept at managing digital transactions, bulk payments, open banking services, and data security will find this framework appealing. It is particularly suitable for SMEs due to its focus on driving innovation and providing compliant procurement routes. The framework aims to facilitate insights gathering from industry experts and stakeholders, thereby offering a platform to share expertise and shaping the future of financial data services. Businesses can anticipate the commencement of contracts starting from September 2027, positioning themselves strategically in a lucrative and evolving market. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS), as the Authority is intending to put in place a collaborative agreement, designed to deliver a Digital Payments & Associated Data Services framework, accessible to all of the Public Sector. This forthcoming framework which aims to drive Payments and Financial Data innovation, is intended to simplify, accelerate, and enhance access to solutions. It will provide a compliant procurement route to market that delivers value and innovation, moving towards a future where financial data provides actionable intelligence. The procurement of this framework will be let under the new Procurement Act 2023 Regulations and will be designed to cover a broad spectrum of Digital Payments and Associated Data Services, including: * Digital Payment Management: Handling the processing and administration of both incoming and outgoing digital payments. * High-Volume Transaction Capabilities: Facilitating the execution of large-scale, bulk payment types * Enhanced Security and Data Insights: Using financial data to provide operational transparency, minimise processing errors, and effectively reduce fraud. To inform the design and development of this new framework, CCS will conduct extensive market consultation and engagement, commencing in March 2026 and running through to September 2026. This period of consultation is designed to: * Gather insights from Industry Experts, Buyers and Suppliers, to shape the final procurement strategy. * Discuss and validate the potential requirements for the resulting framework. * Provide a platform for prospective bidders to share expertise to help deliver a framework that is relative to the market. The engagement will be structured into numerous phases, focusing on key areas: * Payment Acceptance & Gateway Services * Open Banking Services (Payment Initiation, CVRP & Confirmation of Payee) * Bulk & Recurring Payment Fulfillment (BACS, Direct Debit/Credit, Faster Payments) * Payment Orchestration and Alternative Financial Innovation ### Planning Information CCS will conduct a webinar providing further detail, followed by multi-stage market engagement from March 2026 through September 2026. Engagement will be with both Buyers and Suppliers and will be categorised into four stages: 1. Stage 1: Payment Acceptance & Gateway Services. 2. Stage 2: Open Banking Services (Payment Initiation, Account Information, and Confirmation of Payee). 3. Stage 3: Bulk & Recurring Payment fulfillment. 4. Stage 4: Payment Orchestration and Alternative Financial Innovation. How to Participate: Action: Using the template below, please email your expression of interest to: digitalpayments@crowncommercial.gov.uk The deadline for expressions of interest will be no later than Thursday 12th March 2026. Timeline: Market engagement sessions are scheduled to commence from April 2026. Expressions of Interest Template: I am writing to formally express [Company Name/ Buyers Name]'s interest in participating in the upcoming market engagement sessions for the Digital Payments & Associated Data Services framework. We understand that CCS is seeking to drive innovation through this new agreement, and we are keen to contribute our expertise to the consultation process. Based on our capabilities, we would like to register our attendance for the following stages: ● [Delete as appropriate: Stage 1: Payment Acceptance & Gateway Services] ● [Delete as appropriate: Stage 2: Open Banking Services] ● [Delete as appropriate: Stage 3: Bulk & Recurring Payment Fulfillment] ● [Delete as appropriate: Stage 4: Payment Orchestration and Alternative Financial Innovation] Primary Contact Details: ● Name: [Name of Attendee/Lead] ● Job Title: [Job Title] ● Email: [Email Address] ● Phone: [Phone Number] We look forward to receiving further details regarding the session dates and agendas. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Job Title] [Company Name] ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025033-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 19 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2026 at 10:48 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025033-2026 - 16 Mar 2026 at 14:32 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023562-2026 - 25 Feb 2026 at 11:48 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016815-2026 - 19 Feb 2026 at 15:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015352-2026 - 18 Feb 2026 at 19:51 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015006-2026 - 31 Dec 2025 at 10:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086528-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025033-2026 19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023562-2026 16th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016815-2026 25th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015352-2026 19th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015006-2026 18th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086528-2025 31st December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/ccs - 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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