Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Tender description

The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Cashless Payment Systems and Associated Supplies and Services. The Framework Agreement is being 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 will 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 & Societies Memberships. — Conference Centres & 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. There will be a maximum of eight suppliers awarded a place on this framework.