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Electronic Payment Service Aug26 - South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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18 May 2026 at 10:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of electronic payment services has been completed by the Northern Housing Consortium Limited on behalf of South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council, located in South Shields, UK. This process was part of the Electronic Payment Services Framework, aimed at enhancing financial and insurance services, classified under the CPV code 66000000. The contract has been awarded to Allpay Ltd for a total value of £247,000. The contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with a potential extension for an additional two one-year periods. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the selective method ensures the quality and targeted capabilities of the service provider. The award announcement was published on 18th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in financial and insurance services. It offers a substantial, multi-year engagement, potentially extending to five years, which could provide a stable revenue stream and enhance business credibility in the sector. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), provided they have the capability to deliver electronic payment services efficiently. Businesses with the relevant expertise and infrastructure would find such procurements a strategic fit to expand their portfolio and enhance their service delivery reputation within the public sector, underlining a broader commitment to innovation in payment services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Payment Service Aug26 - South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council based in South Shields, 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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f93c927-21b9-4e64-bdd8-e829f974369d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£247,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

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