---
title: "FRAMEWORK CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF EARLY PAYMENT SERVICE (NEPO521)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066085"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066085"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066085.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066085.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# FRAMEWORK CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF EARLY PAYMENT SERVICE (NEPO521)

Buyer: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066085

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066085)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066085.json)

## Summary

Rochdale Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of early payment services under a Framework Contract, designated NEPO521. This contract, initially spanning three years from 23rd September 2025 to 22nd September 2028, includes an option to extend for another two years. The procurement process was completed using a limited method, specifically a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated by the North East Procurement Organisation. Oxygen Finance Ltd, located in Birmingham, has been named the supplier, in alignment with the Council's need for financial and insurance services, and software packages and information systems. The procurement is situated within the region of Rochdale Council, classified under CPV 66000000 for financial and insurance services, indicating robust regional backing and completion status as of 3rd March 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in financial and software services. As the contract involves early payment services, businesses with expertise in financial technology solutions or those offering robust financial and insurance services can derive value from this procurement. The direct award method implies an advantageous position for businesses capable of providing tailored solutions without undergoing extensive competitive processes. Oxygen Finance Ltd, with its established presence in Birmingham, sets a benchmark for similar firms seeking to serve regional authorities like Rochdale Borough Council, proving beneficial for large-scale financial organisations looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

## Notice

3-Year Contract for the Provision of Early Payment Services, with the option to extend for a further 2 years Contract initial terms dates - 23/09/2025 -22/09/2028

### Lot Information

Lot 1

3-Year Contract for the Provision of Early Payment Services, with the option to extend for a further 2 years Contract initial terms dates - 23/09/2025 -22/09/2028 Additional information: 3-Year Contract for the Provision of Early Payment Services, with the option to extend for a further 2 years Contract initial terms dates - 23/09/2025 -22/09/2028

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years

### Procurement Information

Procured as a Direct Award through the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) - FRAMEWORK CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF EARLY PAYMENT SERVICE (NEPO521) 3-Year Contract for the Provision of Early Payment Services, with the option to extend for a further 2 years Contract initial terms dates - 23/09/2025 -22/09/2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018788-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROCHDALE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL16 1XU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Rochdale |
| Electoral ward | Central Rochdale |
| Westminster constituency | Rochdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXYGEN FINANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018788-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.rochdale.gov.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066085. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066085.json.