--- title: "Crisis Grant Payments" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561858" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561858" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561858.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561858.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-25" --- # Crisis Grant Payments Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561858 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561858) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561858.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to tender for a service titled "Crisis Grant Payments," which falls under the general public services category. This procurement, valued at £100,000, is aimed at addressing the needs of highly vulnerable users in Edinburgh, UK. The key requirements include the ability to issue cash vouchers via text message, email, or directly from Council offices, and to maintain a service uptime of 99.9%. The relevant documents will be published with future notices expected by 1st January 2019, as the procurement process is currently in the planning stage. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in payment processing, electronic services, and retail partnerships. Companies that can provide robust digital solutions for cash voucher distribution and have established networks with retail outlets would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can not only enhance service delivery for vulnerable populations but also contribute to the growth and visibility of businesses within the public services sector in Scotland. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council intends to tender for a service which can meet the following requirements; 1. Ability to issue cash vouchers via text message for the customer to redeem the cash at a suitable retail outlet; 2. Ability to provide a cash voucher which can be emailed to the customer for them to print and redeem at a suitable retail outlet; 3. Ability to print a cash voucher to from Council offices which can be redeemed at a suitable vendor; 4. Ability to provide a service with 99.9% uptime to avoid any risk of disruption to highly vulnerable users; and 5. A highly concentrated network of retail outlets/vendors who can service a highly vulnerable user base avoiding excessive travel or burden to redeem vouchers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The City of Edinburgh Council intends to tender for a service which can meet the following requirements; 1. Ability to issue cash vouchers via text message for the customer to redeem the cash at a suitable retail outlet; 2. Ability to provide a cash voucher which can be emailed to the customer for them to print and redeem at a suitable retail outlet; 3. Ability to print a cash voucher to from Council offices which can be redeemed at a suitable vendor; 4. Ability to provide a service with 99.9% uptime to avoid any risk of disruption to highly vulnerable users; and 5. A highly concentrated network of retail outlets/vendors who can service a highly vulnerable user base avoiding excessive travel or burden to redeem vouchers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335285 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 30123000 - Office and business machines - 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package - 48442000 - Financial systems software package - 66110000 - Banking services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335285 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335285&idx=1 29th October 2018 - Crisis Grant Service - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335285 Crisis Grant Payments - The City of Edinburgh Council intends to tender for a service which can meet the following requirements; 1. Ability to issue cash vouchers via text message for the customer to redeem the cash at a suitable retail outlet; 2. Ability to provide a cash voucher which can be emailed to the customer for them to print and redeem at a suitable retail outlet; 3. Ability to print a cash voucher to from Council offices which can be redeemed at a suitable vendor; 4. Ability to provide a service with 99.9% uptime to avoid any risk of disruption to highly vulnerable users; and 5. A highly concentrated network of retail outlets/vendors who can service a highly vulnerable user base avoiding excessive travel or burden to redeem vouchers. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561858 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=561858 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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