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Award

03 Aug 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Electronic Payment Services, entitled "Electronic Payment Services Sep26 DA - First Garden Cities Homes", has been completed by the Northern Housing Consortium Limited on behalf of First Garden Cities Homes, based in Garden City, UK. The successful bidder, Allpay Limited, has been appointed under a call-off arrangement from the Northern Housing Consortium's Electronic Payment Services Framework. The contract, valued at £64,000, spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with potential extensions for an additional two years in one-year increments. The industry category for this procurement falls under Financial and Insurance Services. The award was published on 3rd August 2026, following the tender period's end on 16th July 2026.

This contract provides a meaningful opportunity for businesses focused on financial and insurance services, particularly those specialising in electronic payment platforms. The Northern Housing Consortium, representing multiple housing organisations, offers a channel for significant business growth due to its extensive network and procurement needs. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged, as the contract framework actively considers such enterprises suitable for involvement. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and open doors to further opportunities within the public sector, enhancing reputational capital and showcasing expertise in a growing market segment.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payment Services Sep26 DA - First Garden Cities Homes - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that First Garden Cities Homes based in Garden City, UK have appointed allpay as their Electronic Payment Services provider for a period of TWO years, with an option to extend for a further TWO x ONE year individual periods. 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-b6caca22-1f51-42ec-a9cb-0d156f872925
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f944e805-fc16-47e3-aa71-7b4511d7a1d7
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
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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