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title: "Cash Counter Payment Services to Residents Across Derbyshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068809"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Cash Counter Payment Services to Residents Across Derbyshire

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068809

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract for Cash Counter Payment Services to residents across Derbyshire, under a direct award procurement method. This contract aims to support the delivery of the Derbyshire Discretionary Fund and other council-authorised payment initiatives. The service facilitates the exchange of vouchers for cash and is to be delivered by the supplier, Post Office Limited. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically banking services, with the initial contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and extending until 31st May 2028, with options to extend for up to eight years in total. The contract, with an estimated value of GBP 37,900,681, supports a key social function, while also being subject to potential modifications due to Local Government Reorganisation. The procurement process was completed following unsuccessful competitive tenders leading to a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in financial services and retail operations, especially those with expertise in cash management and service delivery. The provision of cash voucher services invites large-scale organisations to participate, offering scope for growth by leveraging existing infrastructure and expanding service footprints. SMEs that can innovate in delivery mechanisms, for example by integrating digital voucher solutions, might also find growth opportunities should there be policy shifts or added payment schemes. Businesses that naturally align with community service mandates or have experience in public sector collaborations will be particularly well-positioned to benefit from future contract extensions or modifications.

## Notice

To deliver a Cash Counter Payment Service to support the delivery of the Derbyshire Discretionary Fund (DDF) and other Council authorised payment initiatives. The service is a Cash Counter Payment Service to: * Enable Derbyshire Residents to exchange vouchers for the full value of the voucher in cash, on first time presentation at physical Cash Counter Locations across Derbyshire and its surrounding borders. * Issues vouchers/voucher codes to the Council for the Council to issue direct to residents, and/issues vouchers / voucher codes to Derbyshire Residents by text, email or letter (as instructed by the Council). The estimated service delivery charges for the provider over 8 years will be up to a maximum of PS755,568. It is estimated payments to Derbyshire residents over 8 years will be up to PS37,000,000. It should be noted that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions

### Procurement Information

Switch to a direct award under Section 43 of the Procurement Act 2023, following two unsuccessful competitive tendering procedures. Two competitive tender processes were conducted in accordance with Section 19 of the Procurement Act 2023. All tenders received were assessed as unsuitable as they failed to meet the Council's requirements or the specified award criteria. Previously published notices UK 4 Noticesocds-h6vhtk-05128e and ocds-h6vhtk-05cf64. The tenders received failed to meet essential requirements relating to technical capability, cash management, service delivery, pricing thresholds, or selection criteria. Therefore, no suitable tenders were received under Section 19 and a competitive award was not possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051726-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,755,568 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POST OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 09:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051726-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 08:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036393-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051726-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036393-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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