Award

Bill Payment Collection Service

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2024 at 10:29

Award Notice
Award

11 Nov 2024 at 10:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for a Bill Payment Collection Service, relating to the NHC Consortium Procurement Electronic Payment Systems Framework. The contract, valued at £432,000, is set to run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2028 and is focused on business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender was conducted through a direct award procurement method, with the procurement process having been completed as of 8th October 2024. The service will be delivered within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in providing electronic payment solutions and various business services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to explore similar future procurement opportunities with the council. Companies in the business services sector, including those providing consulting, recruitment, and marketing, stand to benefit from participating in such tenders, which can lead to stable long-term contracts and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bill Payment Collection Service

Notice Description

Call off in relation to the NHC Consortium Procurement Electronic Payment Systems Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-050d0eaa-3bc8-43bf-bf1a-be7d5dc54b6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34be1fd1-5f80-4014-bbb8-d64d1e5f15d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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