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NCC1647 Keyed Cards

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council recently completed a procurement process for a telephone card payment solution titled "NCC1647 Keyed Cards" under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The procurement method used was a Direct Award, and the contract was awarded on 14th July 2025 to Access Paysuite Limited. The project is slated to operate within the North East region of the United Kingdom from 15th July 2025 to 31st March 2027. The contract value is set at £15,750. This opportunity was aligned with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although it was not suited for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those offering solutions for secure and accessible payment systems. Companies specialising in upgrading and enhancing payment processing capabilities could find this type of tender beneficial for expanding their portfolio. The direct award process indicates a potential for direct partnerships with local government entities, offering a stable working relationship. SMEs looking to enter or expand within the public sector could use such procurements to foster long-term growth and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

NCC1647 Keyed Cards

Notice Description

Telephone card payment solution to allow customers to be able to key card payments, upgrading the system, to continue to allow vulnerable customers to be able to access payment system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30071f46-05ce-43e6-8883-1913338e029b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37d7a1f-599b-4855-97b9-a03580e4c02c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS PAYSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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