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# Income Management System

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/income-management-system-ocds-h6vhtk-05dd33). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cornwall Council: "Income Management System". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £400,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Cornwall Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cornwall-council-ons-e06000052)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £400,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, Software package and information systems
- **Delivery Location:** UKK3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/income-management-system-ocds-h6vhtk-05dd33#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05dd33`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/income-management-system-ocds-h6vhtk-05dd33#tl-md)

## Description
Cornwall Council is seeking market feedback to inform the development of a final specification for a future income management solution. The Council invites suppliers to respond to this Request for Information (RFI) to help shape a solution that meets operational, technical, and compliance needs.
The Council requires a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) income management system that:
Core Functional Requirements
• Provides a central transaction database to control, reconcile, and report on income.
• Re-formats and exports data to update a range of back-office financial management systems (FMS).
• Is accessible via a browser and supports integration with third-party applications used by Cornwall Council.
• Offers self-tailoring configurable import/export functionality to enable full system ownership and flexibility.
Payment Processing Capabilities
• Supports payments via telephone (call centre), face-to-face (card, cash, cheque), and opportunistic payments initiated by staff.
• Integrates with a Secure Bureau Service (SBS) for PCI DSS-compliant card authorisation.
• Includes a portal interface for retrieving customer and payment details during calls, with seamless access from host systems.
• Includes transaction visibility through APACS reporting.
Security & Compliance
• Ensures cardholder data is not accessible to Council staff or stored on Council infrastructure.
• Provides automated, secure card entry to simplify PCI DSS compliance and reduce SAQ scope.
Staff Tools & Satellite Office Support
• Enables staff to submit electronic forms with ledger codes and banking summaries, particularly for satellite offices without full receipting systems.
Customer Present Transactions
• Supports Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) for chip & PIN payments.
• Includes terminal management and smart client software for secure device operation.
Online & E-Commerce Payments
• Offers a fully hosted internet payment solution with shopping cart, miscellaneous payments, and a Digital Wallet for card reuse.
• Provides tools to customise hosted payment pages.
Third-Party Integration
• Supports integration with external applications via SOAP and REST APIs.
• Allows secure transaction handoff and return for receipting and system updates.
• Accepts alternative payment methods including PayPal, Pingit, and Visa Checkout.
System Compatibility
• Integrates with existing systems such as Microsoft Dynamics.
Automated Telephony
•,Provides a fully hosted automated telephony solution for 24/7/365 payments and balance enquiries.
Data Access & Refunds
• Enables real-time transaction viewing, balance queries, and customer refund processing.
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• The SLA will define minimum acceptable service levels, including system uptime, response times, and resolution times for incidents.
• Support hours, escalation procedures, and contact channels must be clearly documented.
• Regular service reviews will be conducted to ensure SLA compliance.
• Penalties or service c...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/income-management-system-ocds-h6vhtk-05dd33)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 48000000, 72000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 06/09/2026 to 06/09/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F072227-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-11-08T19:01:51.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T08:04:02.055Z
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