Scope
Reference
CA17224
Description
For the past few years, CPC has outsourced the contract management of its Cashless Payment Solutions framework agreement for various reasons, one of which being capacity internally. We are now looking to bring this framework back in-house and this tender exercise will form the new iteration of the framework.
Suppliers must be capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective Electronic Payment Devices, Software and Professional Services to institutions such as schools, academies, colleges, universities, and educational trusts, as well as local authorities and the wider public sector.
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Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 May 2026 to 15 May 2029
- Possible extension to 15 May 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZPR-8554-XHNX
Procurement House, Leslie Hough Way
Salford
M6 6AJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)