Award

Access Paysuite Contract 2026-2027

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 12:11

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has completed the contracting process for the "Access Paysuite Contract 2026-2027," aimed at facilitating secure card payments through their website and contact centre. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, with goods supplied by ACCESS PAYSUITE LTD, a large firm based in Loughborough, UK. The procurement method adopted was direct, below the threshold, and executed without competition. The procurement stage has advanced to 'Award,' confirming the active status of the contract, which was signed on 16th March 2026, and runs from 9th April 2026 to 8th April 2027, in alignment with UK legislation 2023/54. This contract covers delivery in the UKJ4 region, primarily catering to sub-central government requirements.

The "Access Paysuite Contract 2026-2027" presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions for payment systems. While the contract was awarded directly, companies with expertise in secure payment infrastructures and software development could benefit from a demand for similar services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale government projects. Firms looking to engage with public authorities like Dartford Borough Council, or those eager to expand their reach in the public procurement space, will find this sector highly lucrative. The direct nature of this procurement also indicates accessible expansion for companies ready to provide niche expertise or collaborate in related projects.

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Notice Title

Access Paysuite Contract 2026-2027

Notice Description

To enable safe and secure card payments to be made to the authority via the website and also through teams including the Contact Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06820a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034685-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,955 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£30,955 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS PAYSUITE

Further Information

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