North Northamptonshire Council - Electronic Payment Services

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2026 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of electronic payment services was initiated by North Northamptonshire Council, focusing on a contract for handling payments related to Housing and Revenues (Council Tax and Business Rates). The procurement, classified under Financial and Insurance Services, was carried out in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from the Northern Housing Consortium Framework Agreement, concluding with an award on 12 May 2026, and the contract period extends from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030. The contract, valued at £122,450, is particularly focused on services, and the process has reached the award stage.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those experienced in electronic payment solutions. The framework agreement is an ideal fit for qualified suppliers already identified within the Northern Housing Consortium. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to engage with such procurement activities to expand their business offerings and strengthen their position in public sector markets. Businesses that are equipped to deliver efficient and secure electronic payment systems, catering to council needs, would find this tender advantageous for growth and establishing long-term relationships with local councils.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Electronic Payment Services

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council are seeking a suitably qualified supplier for provision of electronic payment services for their residents and tenants to use for their Housing and Revenues (Council Tax & Business Rates) accounts. This procurement will be managed and awarded using Lot 1 of the Northern Housing Consortium Framework Agreement for Electronic Payment Services and is open to relevant suppliers identified therein only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bacc183f-d267-4bb3-9bf3-41e0154573bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb0a012-0b5b-4994-8b9e-62065a115911
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
£122,450 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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