Award

ID590 Payment Processing bank

ASPIRE HOUSING

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process involves Aspire Housing, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, acting as the buyer. The tender, titled "ID590 Payment Processing bank," is focused on the banking services industry, specifically payment processing, and is located in Newcastle Under Lyme, United Kingdom. The process is in the "Award" stage, with the contract being awarded on 4th February 2026 for a period of four years. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method, below threshold and without competition, to EVO Payments International GmbH, who will provide banking services in partnership with Handepay.

The tender represents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale financial service providers capable of delivering comprehensive payment processing solutions. Companies with expertise in electronic payment systems, particularly those familiar with processing rent payments through platforms like Handepay Gateway, would find this contract especially relevant. The contract, valued at £160,000, with potential adjustments based on transaction volume, provides a stable revenue source over its four-year term, making it a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in banking services.

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Notice Title

ID590 Payment Processing bank

Notice Description

Evo Payments International are in partnership with Handepay and act as the bank to process rent payments that go through Handepay Gateway and electronic payments over the phone. (Handepay has been procured - Evo payments international is a direct award) 4 year contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064763
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010173-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASPIRE HOUSING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@aspirehousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME
Postcode
ST5 0QW
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
May Bank
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVO PAYMENTS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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