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Electronic Payment Services Apr26 - Cornwall Council - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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08 Apr 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council, based in Truro, UK, has awarded a contract for Electronic Payment Services to allpay Ltd for a period of three years, starting on 9th April 2026, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. This award was made as part of the Northern Housing Consortium's Electronic Payment Services Framework and falls under the category of Financial and Insurance Services (CPV code 66000000). The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender stage now concluded. The total contract value is £310,000, and it addresses the delivery location with postal code TR1 3AY.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial technology and payment processing services, including those that support electronic payment solutions. Companies of all sizes, including SMEs and VCSEs, might find themselves well-suited to participate in similar tenders due to the structured framework and the ongoing nature of payment services required by local authorities. By engaging in such public sector contracts, businesses can leverage the stability of long-term engagement and enhance their portfolio by collaborating with reputable entities like the Northern Housing Consortium.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payment Services Apr26 - Cornwall Council - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Cornwall Council based in Truro, 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 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-c9efa6dd-0f05-4ff6-8243-6b2a9658cab6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/238d453c-4d69-4a8f-9a01-457cb28f11b1
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
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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