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PR122025 Merchant Bill Payment Services. Bill Payment Solutions. Contract Award Notice.

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Exeter City Council, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Merchant Bill Payment Services under the title "PR122025 Merchant Bill Payment Services. Bill Payment Solutions. Contract Award Notice." The process, classified under "Financial information systems" with the CPV code 48812000, has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and running until 30th April 2026. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, valued at £44,430, targeting services within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses particularly adept at delivering innovative payment solutions for public services, notably those that cater to council tax, rents, and similar financial transactions. The contract, awarded to Allpay, underscores potential business development possibilities for both SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in financial information systems and possess the capability to interface with local government operations. Companies with a solid infrastructure for handling swipe card or bar-coded invoice payments within post office and paypoint environments are well-suited for such opportunities, fostering sector expansion and municipal collaborations.

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Notice Title

PR122025 Merchant Bill Payment Services. Bill Payment Solutions. Contract Award Notice.

Notice Description

Contract Award notice only. Contract for enabling customers to paid by swipe card or bar coded invoice for services provided by the council including council tax, rents, HBOP and other sundry debts at participating post office and paypoint services by whichever payment means they wish including cash and cheque

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-568999b4-218b-4642-92a0-e203ad10b312
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9316421c-5dd7-4d10-a367-2bb128a0925e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48812000 - Financial information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,430 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,430 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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