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title: "Provision of an Integrated Payment Processing Solution for Council Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b9d5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHORLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Provision of an Integrated Payment Processing Solution for Council Services

Buyer: CHORLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b9d5

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## Summary

Chorley Council, in collaboration with South Ribble Borough Council, is in the planning stage of procuring an integrated payment processing solution for council services. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically targeting software packages and international payment transfer services. The project is located within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKD47 region. Key dates include a milestone on 6th July 2026, which requires interested organisations to express their interest and complete a questionnaire via the Chest procurement portal. The planning process anticipates that the contract period will begin on 1st April 2027 and run through 31st March 2030.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in payment processing solutions, particularly those that offer cloud-based services. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver enhanced functionality and improved payment options. Such enterprises have the potential to contribute to the efficient service delivery and transaction capabilities of the councils involved. The procurement method involves engaging with the market to ensure the provision of a robust and efficient service that meets the evolving needs of the councils.

## Notice

Chorley and South Ribble councils currently operate a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) payment provider under a contract. The system facilitates transactions for various council functions. This function serves a critical function in the councils' ability to transact with its residents. The existing contract is approaching renewal and the Council wishes to undertake a market engagement exercise prior to undertaking a procurement exercise to replace or re-procure the existing system. The objective of this exercise is to deliver improved functionality and payment options and to enable effective service delivery. Organisations should ensure that they have read the supporting information (Draft Service Specification) provided prior to responding. Please express your interest via the Chest procurement portal (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Ref: DN819842) and return the questionnaire document, fully completed.

### Planning Information

Organisations should ensure that they have read the supporting information (Draft Service Specification) provided prior to responding.
Please express your interest via the Chest procurement portal (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Ref No. DN819842) and return the questionnaire document, fully completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058384-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 1AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Broadfield |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 66115000 - International payment transfer services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 09:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058384-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058384-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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