---
title: "Online School Payments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827205"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# Online School Payments

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827205

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by East Ayrshire Council centres around the provision of "Online School Payments" within the industry category of general public services. The procurement took place in the Kilmarnock region UKM93 and has progressed to the Award stage, culminating with the contract sign date on 20 March 2026. This direct award was conducted without a prior competition call through the YPO Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions framework. The bidding process involved only one official bid, submitted electronically, making use of a limited procurement method. The entire project, valued at £157,179.94, reflects a clear procurement pathway in the education sector.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in digital payment solutions and electronic management systems, particularly those with experience working with educational institutions. With ParentPay Ltd being the awarded supplier for this contract, it accentuates the potential for large-scale organisations to expand their footprint in the public sector through strategic positioning. Although the process employed is a direct award, companies offering complementary or supportive services could collaborate to deliver comprehensive solutions, thereby enabling growth and enhanced service delivery to local authorities and educational domains. Firms looking to enter this sphere must anticipate navigating through government procurement frameworks, such as the YPO framework, demonstrating their capability and alignment with specific public service needs.

## Notice

Online School Payments direct award via YPO Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions (1205, Lot 4)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Online School Payments. Direct Award YPO Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions (1205, Lot 4)

### Procurement Information

Direct Award through YPO Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions (1205, Lot 4)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552461 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £157,179 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552461

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552461
  Online School Payments - Online School Payments direct award via YPO Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions (1205, Lot 4)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827205

## Provenance

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