Source: https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6248 RM6248 · PCR15 Framework # Payment Solutions 2 Enables UK government and wider public sector customers to buy goods and services using procurement cards and to disburse funds using prepaid cards and voucher solutions. Taking bids Suppliers can bid to join now. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6248) - [12 suppliers on it](#suppliers) - [3 lots](#lots) - Oct 2026 agreement ends Nov 2022 to Oct 2026 · 100% through ## What is RM6248? RM6248 Payment Solutions 2 is a framework run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Financial Services category. It has 3 lots and 12 suppliers. It runs from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2026. How to join: It is taking bids from new suppliers now. We have matched 66 published award notices to RM6248, from 55 buyers. ### Buyers that have used it - [Essex County Council 5 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) - [Nottinghamshire County Council 3 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nottinghamshire-county-council) - [Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/basingstoke-deane-borough-council) - [Hampshire County Council 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hampshire-county-council) - [Leeds City Council 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/leeds-city-council) - [The North Yorkshire Council 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-north-yorkshire-council) ## About this framework This agreement replaces RM3828 Payment Solutions and RM6255 Voucher Scheme. You can access the supply and maintenance of payment solutions for your payment needs. Payment solutions provides you with procurement card solutions which you can use to buy common goods and services, including travel. You can also access a prepaid card and voucher solution to disburse funds to those who do not have other means of accessing funds. The solution can provide you with an online management information system which will enable you to manage your purchases and fund dispersal payments effectively and in real time. Suppliers can offer both off-the-shelf and bespoke solutions to fit your needs. To access bespoke solutions you will need to run a further competition. The agreement will be for an initial term of 3 years with the option for a 1 year extension. For public sector employee benefit reward and recognition use our RM6133 Employee Benefits agreement. Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation We completed a piece of work to ensure that suppliers who do not currently hold a Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation, are working closely with the certification bodies to achieve this as quickly as possible. We are satisfied that this is the case in all instances. We have also worked with suppliers to assess the worthiness of other accreditations. We are satisfied that these alternative accreditations show a level of assurance until suppliers can achieve Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. You can ask for a list of alternative accreditations by emailing the team. We will continue to monitor supplier compliance in this area and update our records accordingly. You must always ensure that suppliers meet your requirements before entering into a Call-off agreement with them. ### Why buyers use it - Reduced timescales: GCA has already undertaken a procurement compliant with procurement regulations – all you need to do is identify your requirements, present these to the market and award a contract - Choice of supplier: access a wide range of suppliers who can offer both off-the-shelf and bespoke solutions - Assured supplier standards: suppliers on this agreement are pre-qualified which means they meet the appropriate standards to provide payment solutions - Receive an annual rebate: available to lot 1 customers based on annual spend and paid retrospectively - Supports government prompt payment policies: lot 1 suppliers are guaranteed to be paid within 3 working days - Management information insights: analysis of management information can help you understand your behaviours and support future contract negotiations with frequently used suppliers - Spend control: lot 1 and 2 customers can control spending by setting monthly or single transaction limits using merchant category group’s (MCG) and merchant category codes (MCC) - Suppliers are Cyber Essentials Plus accredited and meet the required security standards ### Key facts Agreement number RM6248 Type PCR15 Framework Category Financial Services Pillar Corporate Status Live Started 1 Nov 2022 Ends 31 Oct 2026 Bids opened 4 May 2022 From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM6248 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6248). ## Lots 3 lots. Suppliers win a place on a lot, and buyers call off work from the lot that fits their need. 1. Lot 1 Procurement Cards Access lodged, virtual and physical card solutions to buy common goods and services. You can 'lodge' a card with top spending suppliers so employees can buy goods and services without the need for a physical card. Lot 1 customers could benefit from: - Savings between £28 and £45 per card in annual card fees when compared against industry related fees - Saving at least £5 per transaction when compared to traditional buying methods, such as other bank transfer payments - Reducing the number of invoices handled by using a lodged or virtual procurement card solution - An annual rebate based on spend and is paid retrospectively (back dated) by your chosen supplier 2. Lot 2 Prepaid Cards An alternative solution to a cash payment for use at specified merchants. Lot 2 customers could benefit from: - Access services easily through direct award which was not previously available - Greater choice of suppliers with flexible pricing to meet your needs 3. Lot 3 Vouchers Access an end to end voucher scheme with suppliers who can provide multiple closed-loop vouchers. This means that the merchant (retailer) who issues the voucher redeems the voucher (also known as gift cards). Lot 3 customers could benefit from: - Supplier procedures to provide replacement vouchers and refunds for unused vouchers - A wide range of grocery and non grocery merchant vouchers - A supplier platform which you can use to administer the voucher schemes and view a transparent report of all orders at all stages - Suppliers ensuring that vouchers are valid for a period of time specified by the buyer ## Open call-offs Live notices that mention RM6248. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these. No open notice mentions RM6248 right now. Most call-offs run privately between the buyer and framework suppliers, so few are published. We check every new notice and can email you when one appears. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) ## Suppliers 12 Companies with a place on RM6248. 12 have contract awards we have tracked; open one to see what they win. - [ALLPAY LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/allpay) - [BARCLAYS BANK PLC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/barclays-bank) - [BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/blackhawk-network-emea) - [EVOUCHERS LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/evouchers) - [HSBC BANK PLC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/hsbc-bank) - [HUGGG LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/huggg) - [LLOYDS BANK PLC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/lloyds-bank) - [NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/national-westminster-bank-public) - [PLUXEE UK LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/pluxee) - [PREPAID FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/prepaid-financial-services) - [REWARD GATEWAY (UK) LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/reward-gateway) - [SOLDO SOFTWARE LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/soldo-software) Know when this framework reopens TenderNation emails you new tenders that fit, including published call-offs, and shows which frameworks your competitors are on. 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