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Electronic Payments Systems - Lot 1 Multiple Network Managed Services

CHELMER HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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09 Jan 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited, a social housing association based in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "Electronic Payments Systems - Lot 1 Multiple Network Managed Services" under the industry category of International payment transfer services (CPV 66115000). The procurement process, initiated as a tender and completed as an award on 12th December 2025, involved a limited award procedure without a prior call for competition. The approach allowed for a direct award under specific circumstances related to an existing relationship with Access Paysuite Limited, coinciding with an impending merger with Estuary Housing. The contract is set for a two-year duration to manage electronic payments for rent and service charges, with no options for extension, highlighting its status as complete and actively administered.

This contract presents tangible growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic payment solutions, especially those with robust experience in international payment transfer services. Ideal candidates are larger organisations capable of managing complex payment systems and offering a wide range of payment methods, including internet and telephone transactions. By securing such contracts, businesses can solidify their presence in the public procurement landscape, leveraging established client relationships and contributing to the seamless integration of payment services critical to housing associations. Despite the closure of initial opportunities, the completion and execution phases offer valuable insights and potential collaborations in future cycles or contract renewals.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payments Systems - Lot 1 Multiple Network Managed Services

Notice Description

A contract for electronic payments for rent and services charges via various payment methods. The contract has been awarded.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CHP required a contract for Electronic payment services for payments of rent and service charges which included rent cards, payments over the telephone and using the internet. This contract has been awarded for two years with no option to extend further.

Procurement Information

This contract is a call off from the PfH Electronic Payment Systems Framework under Lot 1 Multiple Network Managed Services and which allows for direct award in certain circumstances. We have an existing relationship with Access Paysuite and wish to continue as otherwise there would be a detrimental impact to several teams across the business especially in advance of the forthcoming merger with Estuary Housing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001866-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66115000 - International payment transfer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£242,616 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMER HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Julie Dunsmuir-Watts
Contact Email
julie.dunsmuir-watts@chp.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 5LB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS PAYSUITE

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