Sponsor Bank for Short Term Payment Contingency

This procurement relates to the provision of the Short Term Payment Contingency (STPC) service, specifically to the Sponsor Bank element which is required to support the functionality of STPC. Without a Sponsor Bank in place, STPC is unable to operate. This contingency service is invoked in situations when there is a delay with release of the BACS payment file which contains benefit and pension payments threatens the Department's ability to make payment on time. The service transforms BACS payments into Faster Paym...