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HBC Bill Payment Services

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "HBC Bill Payment Services" in the area of financial systems software packages. This tender, identified by the code ESPH744, aimed to equip the council with comprehensive payment services through a selective call-off from the framework agreement, designated as Procurement for Housing Electronic Payment Systems Lot 1. The contract, awarded to Allpay Ltd, commences from 1 March 2026 and spans until 29 February 2028, with services set to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement cycle was in the award stage as of 28 April 2026, with an overall value of £40,133.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for financial software businesses equipped to offer managed network services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find the framework engagement beneficial, potentially leveraging local delivery advantages in England. As the primary procurement category is services, companies experienced in delivering financial systems software packages would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders to expand their footprint. The collaboration with Hastings Borough Council, facilitated by selective procurement methods, could serve as a valuable reference for securing future contracts within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Title

HBC Bill Payment Services

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council (the Council) appointed Allpay Ltd via Procurement for Housing Electronic Payment Systems Lot 1 Multiple Network Managed Services to provide a range of payment services to satisfy the Council's needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73c372c4-a3f3-4641-b693-21eb497f50bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c217dd-2098-404e-8e80-82b4b6a2e17c
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

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,133 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,133 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 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
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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