---
title: "Electronic Payment Services - Mini Comp from PfH EPS Framework Lot 1"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000668318"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-24"
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# Electronic Payment Services - Mini Comp from PfH EPS Framework Lot 1

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000668318

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## Summary

The procurement process was undertaken by South Lanarkshire Council for the provision of Electronic Payment Services, specifically under the title “Electronic Payment Services – Mini Comp from PfH EPS Framework Lot 1.” This contract falls within the services industry category and is located in Hamilton, Scotland. The procurement stage has reached the Award status as of 1st September 2021, following an open procedure initiated prior to the closing date of 5th May 2021, after which only one bid was received from allpay Limited. The total contract value is £525,156.80.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in payment processing and financial services. Companies that specialise in payment solutions, particularly those offering managed services for council tax and rent payments, would find this procurement process relevant. The contract is suitable for SMEs and other suppliers capable of providing robust electronic payment systems, as evidenced by the requirement for a large volume of transactions orchestrated through both PayPoint and Post Office services.

## Notice

The Council's Benefits and Revenue service currently have a requirement for payment processing services of Council Tax and Rent payments via both Paypoint and Post Office transactions. Payment from the public is made via the use of barcode or plastic cards. On average there are 170,000 transactions for Post Office Payments and 150,000 transactions for PayPoint payments per annum based on the 3 year period. The Benefits and Revenue section receive daily payment files from the incumbent provider AllPay and weekly settlements. The Council are looking for a continuation of these services as key project deliverables.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council identified the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Electronic Payment Services framework as a compliant and effective route to market that also allowed for a competitive exercise. Lot 1: Multiple Network Managed Service has 2 providers within it. - AllPay Ltd - Capita Both suppliers have a range of fully managed payment solutions accessible across the UK. Each offering a variety of payment methods from payment cards, barcoded bills, letters, cards, online payments, telephone payment, mobile payments, direct debits, cash-out and bill payment solutions. In line with the PfH Electronic Payment Services framework guidance the mini competition was published though Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) on 15 April 2021 with a closing date of 5 May 2021. Tenders were invited on a Price/Quality basis in line with the Framework weightings and was used to determine the most economically advantageous tender: Quality (Technical) 60% Price (Commercial) 40% Prior to the closing date of the 5 May 2021 Capita notified the Council through the PCS-T message facility that they had declined the offer to bid. Therefore, only the bid from AllPay Ltd was received.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428683 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £525,156 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLPAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428683

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428683
  Electronic Payment Services - Mini Comp from PfH EPS Framework Lot 1 - The Council's Benefits and Revenue service currently have a requirement for payment processing services of Council Tax and Rent payments via both Paypoint and Post Office transactions. Payment from the public is made via the use of barcode or plastic cards. On average there are 170,000 transactions for Post Office Payments and 150,000 transactions for PayPoint payments per annum based on the 3 year period. The Benefits and Revenue section receive daily payment files from the incumbent provider AllPay and weekly settlements. The Council are looking for a continuation of these services as key project deliverables.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668318

## Provenance

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