Published date: 22 January 2025

Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.


Approach to market date: 4 February 2026

Contract summary

Industry

  • Magnetic cards - 30160000

  • Financial information systems - 48812000

  • Financial and insurance services - 66000000

    • Financial analysis and accounting software development services - 72212440

    • Provision of services to the community - 75200000

    • Compulsory social security services - 75300000

    • Sales and purchases recording services - 79211120

    • Compilation of financial statements services - 79211200

    • Business development consultancy services - 79411100

    • Financial management consultancy services - 79412000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£15,000,000,000

Procurement reference

RM6383

Published date

22 January 2025

Approach to market date

4 February 2026

Contract start date

1 October 2026

Contract end date

1 October 2030

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Payment Solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. [It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all Payment Solutions required by UK Central Government Departments.]

This is for UK government customers looking to buy goods and services using procurement cards and to disburse funds using prepaid cards and voucher solutions.

Lot 1: Procurement Cards
Lot 2: Prepaid Cards
Lot 3: Vouchers

Total Contract Value (TCV) is reflective of the total spend/credit facility

More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2026/2027 £3,750,000,000
2027/2028 £3,750,000,000
2028/2029 £3,750,000,000
2029/2030 £3,750,000,000

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

Address

9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
England

Telephone

+44 3454102222

Email

supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/ccs