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Electronic Payment Services Jun25 - Thurrock Borough Council - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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12 Jun 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Borough Council, based in Grays, UK, has recently completed the procurement of Electronic Payment Services. The contract, valued at £146,733 and classified under the 'Financial and insurance services' industry category, was awarded to allpay Ltd through a call-off from a framework agreement managed by the Northern Housing Consortium Limited. The procurement process, now at the Award stage, began with a tender that closed on 13th May 2025, with the subsequent contract set to run from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027, and possessing an option to extend for another two years. The contract supports both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), promoting inclusivity in public sector contracts.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those offering electronic payment solutions. The use of a selective procurement method indicates that pre-qualified suppliers had an advantage, benefiting those previously listed under the framework agreement. Large-scale suppliers like allpay Ltd have demonstrated their capacity to secure such contracts, but smaller firms, especially those meeting suitability criteria for SMEs or VCSEs, can strategically position themselves for future opportunities by engaging with consortiums like the Northern Housing Consortium. The focus on financial and insurance services suggests that firms offering innovative, secure, and cost-effective payment solutions may find growth potential in similar public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payment Services Jun25 - Thurrock Borough Council - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Thurrock Borough Council based in Grays, UK have appointed allpay as their Electronic Payment Services provider for a period of TWO years, with an option to extend for a further TWO years. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Electronic Payment Services Framework. (Contract Award Notice 2023/S 000-023456)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-157e3fe8-62b5-49ab-b420-4e75d95ff2d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf86b05-3635-4d61-9698-c3b6b87fc6f7
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,733 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,733 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Nicola Benson
Contact Email
nicola.benson@nhcprocurement.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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