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title: "Electronic Payment Services - Mini Competition from PfH Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000673810"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-10"
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# Electronic Payment Services - Mini Competition from PfH Framework

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000673810

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the South Lanarkshire Council, which is seeking to maintain its Electronic Payment Services through a mini-competition under the PfH Framework. The project is classified under the "services" category and specifically targets general public services and community amenities. The contract is currently active and was awarded to allpay Limited, with a total contract value of £525,156.80 and signed on 30 August 2021. This process was based on a selective procurement method, with the tender phase having closed on 5 May 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic payment processing and related financial services. Firms with expertise in versatile payment solutions including card transactions, online payments, and cash payment options would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses committed to community engagement and sustainable procurement practices, as outlined in the expected community benefits, may find alignment with the Council's objectives, further enhancing their prospects in this contract environment.

## 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 and 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 route to market having used the previous generation framework. A mini competition from the following Lot was used to secure best value. Lot 1: Multiple Network Managed Service 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. By utilising Lot 1 of the new Electronic Payment Framework the Council have access to a fully EU compliant Framework and offers access to a number of Post Offices and PayPoint outlets within the South Lanarkshire Council geographical area. 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. Both participants within Lot 1 - Multiple Network Managed Service, AllPay and Capita were invited to bid. Tenders were invited on a Price/Quality basis. The following weightings were used to determine the most economically advantageous tender: Quality (Technical) 60% Price (Commercial) 40%

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440364 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 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

- 10 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440364

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440364
  Electronic Payment Services - Mini Competition from PfH Framework - 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 and 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-r6ebe6-0000673810
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

## Provenance

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