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Electronic Payment Services Jul26 DA Allpay - Orbit Group Ltd - Awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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14 Jan 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Housing Consortium Limited, based in Sunderland, England, has completed the award stage of a selective tender process concerning electronic payment services. Under a call-off from a framework agreement, this process has resulted in the appointment of Allpay Limited as the service provider for one year, with an option to extend for an additional three years. This contract, valued at £1,631,112.20, addresses the "Financial and insurance services" industry category (CPV code 66000000) and will serve the Coventry location. The contract period is scheduled from 27 July 2026 to 26 July 2027, following its awarding on 6 January 2026. This engagement falls under the governance of the Northern Housing Consortium's framework, ensuring compliance and quality standards.

Opportunities arising from this award include the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to demonstrate innovation and efficiency in the financial and insurance services sector. Given the size and scope of the project, businesses that specialise in electronic payment solutions and possess a robust capacity for service delivery would be well-suited to engage with similar contracts. Companies with experience in delivering complex financial services and those capable of scaling their operations under framework agreements will find this particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence in the sector.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payment Services Jul26 DA Allpay - Orbit Group Ltd - Awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Orbit Group Ltd based in Coventry, UK have appointed Allpay Ltd as their Electronic Payment Services provider for a period of 1 year, with an option to extend for a further 3 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-b5fd17-868381cc-e02c-4a05-9e1a-e3d7814df83a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f05324-c937-4208-a0c7-b9396d6f1400
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
£1,631,112 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,631,112 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2027 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
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
sharon carson
Contact Email
sharon.carson@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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