Award

Electronic Payment Services Apr26 - Cheshire West and Chester Council - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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06 Mar 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract for Electronic Payment Services has been awarded by Cheshire West and Chester Council, situated in Chester, England. This process falls under the financial and insurance services category, with the Northern Housing Consortium Limited acting as the buyer. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 6th March 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 5th March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will extend until 31st July 2028. Allpay Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Herefordshire, has been appointed to deliver these services, with the contract valued at £53,095.66.

This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those capable of providing electronic payment solutions. It highlights an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs, who can leverage similar framework agreements to expand their operations within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in managing government contracts and delivering financial service solutions to local councils would be well-positioned to compete in this domain. The contract offers an engaging opportunity to become a pivotal partner in facilitating public sector financial transactions.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payment Services Apr26 - Cheshire West and Chester Council - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Cheshire West and Chester Council based in Chester, UK have appointed allpay as their Electronic Payment Services provider for a period of 28 Months. 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-cdb1bd07-f8fd-4aa5-a1c1-d3b98947fa9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61912af-e967-4789-85d2-6325c29aba30
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
£53,095 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,095 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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Contact Email
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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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