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15 Jun 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Bill Payment Services" contract, awarded by the London Borough of Brent, involves financial consultancy services within the United Kingdom. It falls under the industry category of services and utilizes a limited competition procurement method below the threshold. The process has reached the award stage with the contract now active. The contract, signed on 1st April 2026 and commencing on 2nd April 2026, is set to end on 31st March 2029, with potential extension to 31st March 2030. The procurement ensures continuity of over-the-counter bill payment services for Brent residents via the Post Office and PayPoint networks, following an incumbent contract expiration.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in financial consultancy services. ACCESS PAYSUITE LIMITED, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of SME suitable for competing in this domain. Suppliers offering reliable electronic payment systems and financial solutions could benefit greatly from engaging in similar tenders, given the strategic location in London and the established relationship with public authority buyers like the London Borough of Brent.

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Notice Title

Bill Payment Services

Notice Description

Direct award under the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Electronic Payment Systems Framework (Lot 1) for the provision of over-the-counter bill payment services via the Post Office and PayPoint networks, ensuring continuity of payment services for Brent residents following expiry of the incumbent contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056018-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS PAYSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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