The Contracting Authority has establish 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 Crescent Purchasing Consortium members, http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members, and is also 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/

The framework provides comprehensive coverage for Cashless Payment Systems and Associated Supplies and Services 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 supplies and services 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.