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Bill payments

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2021 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Norwich City Council, which has awarded a contract for a bill payments service aimed at collecting council debtors' monies via PayPoint and the Post Office. The tender, classified under billing systems with a value of £320,000, was completed with the contract period commencing on 1st December 2021 and set to conclude on 30th November 2025. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 23rd September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialising in payment solutions and billing systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract advantageous, as the suitability criteria indicate a preference for such businesses. Overall, companies that can deliver efficient and reliable bill payment services are well-suited to compete in this contracting opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bill payments

Notice Description

The bill payments service covers the collection of the council debtors' monies via PayPoint (PP) and Post Office (PO).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11eb6d41-a724-4666-901e-ec24d1fd946d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eec88122-560a-4164-ac11-525bbab41b26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48444100 - Billing system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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