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ESPH744 WDC Bill Payment Services

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "ESPH744 WDC Bill Payment Services", focusing on financial and insurance services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using a selective method via a framework agreement under Procurement for Housing Electronic Payment Systems Lot 1. The tender period concluded on 13 January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 March 2026 and end on 28 February 2028. Awarded on 11 February 2026 and published on 19 February 2026, the contract is valued at £33,468 and was awarded to Allpay Ltd.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses operating in the financial services domain, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are not voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies proficient in managing electronic payment networks and services would be ideal candidates for similar contracts in the future. Business growth can be realised through participation in such procurement processes, strengthening industry presence and expanding service offerings within managed payment networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPH744 WDC Bill Payment Services

Notice Description

Wealden District 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77919bc5-9a45-484f-97b3-049e8f92e783
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8212fd11-7b46-4f8b-9bd1-0a8ddf68051e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,468 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 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
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
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
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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