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Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the "Electronic Payment Services 2027-2031" framework, led by the Northern Housing Consortium Ltd, a public authority based in Sunderland, UK. This procurement falls under the financial and insurance services industry category and aims to establish a framework for electronic payment services accessible to all current and future members of the consortium. Suppliers interested in participating can engage in a supplier engagement session via Microsoft Teams from 17th to 21st August 2026. The framework, valued at £144 million, is set to commence on 1st August 2027 and concludes on 31st July 2031, with a future notice date issued for 5th November 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and insurance services. The framework seeks to partner with numerous suppliers who meet the specified scoring criteria, making it ideal for businesses that can offer competitive, innovative electronic payment solutions. The opportunity to become part of a widely accessible framework implies potential access to a large client base, fostering business expansion and development. Enterprises capable of providing scalable payment solutions, particularly those looking to broaden their market reach within the UK, will find this tender especially beneficial.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Electronic Payment Services 2027-2031

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of electronic payment services. The framework will be available to access for all current and future members of the Northern Housing Consortium. Further information on who can access the framework is available at this link. http://consortiumprocurement.org.uk/framework/framework-agreements/who-can-access/ The framework will seek to appoint as many supplier partner as pass the scoring criteria in the ITT.

Planning Information

We would like to invite interested suppliers to book an individual supplier engagement session via microsoft teams to gather feedback and information on our approach to developing a refreshed Electronic Payment Services Framework. Sessions will typically last 30 minutes. Let us know a preferred date between 17th till 21st August 2026 and we will accommodate the session as best we can, please note this will be on a first come, first served basis. Please contact savitha.delipkumar@nhcprocurement.org.uk to arrange a slot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065294-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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