Cashless Payment Systems and Associated Supplies and Services

The Contracting Authority has established a Framework Agreement for the provision of Cashless Payment Systems and Associated Supplies and Services. The Framework Agreement is established to meet the needs of organisations across the entire public sector. The Framework is let on behalf of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium, but will also be open for use by all other public sector contracting authorities throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but are not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords.

Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available at http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/

Participating Public Sector Bodies require comprehensive coverage for Cashless Payment Systems and Associated Supplies and Services with a view to providing a variety of solutions depending on individual Participating Public Sector Body requirements. End use of these Supplies and Services may be categorised into a variety of scenarios as follows (but not limited to);

• Catering; Cafeterias/Restaurants/Canteens/Refectories/Dining Rooms/Tuck Shop, Pre-order food online, input dietary and allergy requirements, etc. • Vending machines • Retail; Bookshops, branded items, clothing, stationery, etc. • Trips and Accommodation • Tuition Fees • Sports/Gym/Clubs and Societies Memberships • Conference Centres and Event Management; Accommodation, meals, event workshops, parking, etc. • Libraries • Car parking, barrier/building/door entry systems Where possible devices will be made available to users through electronic catalogues.

Devices will be available on an outright purchase or lease basis, with accompanying maintenance and support arrangements.

Additional information: The Contracting Authority, Crescent Purchasing Consortium, engaged Northern Procurement Group Limited (who are a subsidiary of Dukefield Limited) to act as their agents in undertaking the procurement of this framework on behalf of them and their Membership, and thereafter to contract manage the resulting framework.

The Contracting Authority's address is: Crescent Purchasing Consortium Technology House Lissadel Street Manchester M6 6AP

Full details of the Contracting Authority and its' Membership can be found on the following website:

www.thecpc.ac.uk

The Contracting Authority used an e-tendering system to conduct the procurement exercise.

Please note full details of the CPV codes applicable to this procurement are detailed within the associated EU Contract Notice, reference number 2017/S 068-128039.

The Contracting Authority has established a framework agreement open for use by all Public Sector Bodies as stated in the Description. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/

The Contracting Authority incorporated a minimum of a ten day standstill period at the point that information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, and received no legal challenge in respect of the award.