Award

Electronic Payment Services Apr26 - Eden Housing Association - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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13 Feb 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

Eden Housing Association, based in Penrith, UK, has awarded a contract for Electronic Payment Services to allpay Ltd, commencing from 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2029, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This contract, decided through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Northern Housing Consortium's framework, falls under the "Financial and insurance services" industry category with a procurement value of £55,141.90. The award was publicly announced on 13 February 2026, following the tender period's conclusion on 28 January 2026. The participating parties include the Northern Housing Consortium as the buyer, and the contract will be executed at the supplier's address in Herefordshire.

This tender presents a notable business growth opportunity, especially for firms in the financial services sector, as it involves the implementation of electronic payment systems for a housing association. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in such procurement opportunities, aligning with the call-off framework established by the Northern Housing Consortium. The chosen procurement method underscores the potential for competitive framework participation, thereby offering a structured pathway for businesses aiming to increase their footprint in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payment Services Apr26 - Eden Housing Association - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Eden Housing association based in Penrith, UK have appointed allpay as their Electronic Payment Services provider for a period of THREE years, with an option to extend for a further TWO 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-ae5ac4c1-67d9-4db4-977c-69720e43837e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38056b7b-6b7d-4ed2-8b8f-415039a70220
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
£55,141 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,141 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Nicola Benson
Contact Email
nicola.benson@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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