Award

Electronic Payment System (EPS)

SOUTHERN HOUSING

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 15:30

TenderUpdate

16 Mar 2026 at 17:50

TenderUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 13:22

TenderUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 15:16

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Housing has completed the procurement process for their Electronic Payment System (EPS) project, aimed at streamlining payment processes and enhancing the customer journey. As a public authority operating in London and the wider UK regions, Southern Housing sought a robust and efficient payment solution under the open procedure method. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Allpay Limited. Key dates include the award notice date on 22 May 2026 and the contract period set to begin on 1 September 2026, with a potential maximum extension to 31 August 2034.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies in the financial information systems and electronic data exchange services sectors. Large enterprises like Allpay Limited, with capabilities in providing comprehensive financial services, are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurements. The project's emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness, with a 60% weight on quality submissions, suggests that businesses offering innovative and efficient solutions aligned with these criteria could achieve substantial benefits. Furthermore, the potential for contract renewals and enhancements presents an ongoing opportunity for providers to deliver added value and improve service outcomes over the contract duration.

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Notice Title

Electronic Payment System (EPS)

Notice Description

Procurement of Electronic Payment System to unify and streamline payment processes, improve customer journey, and achieve operational efficiencies. We are looking to procure a system that minimises internal administration, is resilient, robust and simple for both customers and staff to use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: If, during the term of the Contract, the Provider develops new or enhanced service features that improve outcomes, deliver additional public benefit, or offer demonstrable value for money to Southern Housing and its customers, the Authority may elect to adopt these enhancements in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Contract's modification provisions. Adoption will only proceed where the proposed change does not constitute a substantial modification and complies with the permitted grounds under the Act. Any enhancements incorporated into the Contract will be subject to mutually agreed commercial terms and documented through the appropriate contract modification process.

Renewal: 3 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048233-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

48812000 - Financial information systems

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,604,049 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME9 8GU
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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