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Direct Award for Electronic Payment Services under PfH Electronic Payment Systems

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has concluded a public procurement process titled "Direct Award for Electronic Payment Services under PfH Electronic Payment Systems," classified under general public services. The procurement, completed without prior publication of a call for competition, was facilitated through the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Electronic Payment Systems Framework’s Lot 1, focusing on multiple network managed services. The contract, active since 1st September 2025, covers payment processing services for Council Tax, NDR, sundry invoices, and rent payment via PayPoint and Post Office facilities, primarily in the UKM95 region. This procurement process, valued at £386,080, emphasises services as its main category and falls under the limited procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic payment services, particularly those with capabilities to manage large-scale payment processing networks. Although the award was made directly to allpay Limited, it showcases potential market interest for innovative service providers capable of leveraging similar framework agreements. Businesses with expertise in solutions tailored for public sector financial operations, such as handling council tax and sundry payments, stand to benefit from understanding the procedural framework and niches within this sector. As the need for efficient payment solutions grows, firms offering compliant and streamlined services could experience business growth through future opportunities within this domain.

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Notice Title

Direct Award for Electronic Payment Services under PfH Electronic Payment Systems

Notice Description

The Council's Housing and Technical and Finance and Corporate Resources currently has an ongoing requirement for Payment Processing Services of Council Tax, NDR, Sundry Invoice and Rent (predominantly cash) payments via PayPoint and Post Office facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council's Housing and Technical and Finance and Corporate Resources currently has an ongoing requirement for Payment Processing Services of Council Tax, NDR, Sundry Invoice and Rent (predominantly cash) payments via PayPoint and Post Office facilities. A Direct Award to AllPay Limited via Lot 1 - Multiple Network Managed Services of the Procurement for Housing Electronic Payment System Framework, provided a compliant route to market.

Procurement Information

Procurement for Housing Electroic Payment Systems Framework was identified by Procurement Services as the most appropriate route to market. Lot 1 - Multiple Network Managed Services of the Procurement for Housing Electronic Payment System Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822476
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548641
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£386,080 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Georgie Howley
Contact Email
georgie.howley@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454353

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548641
    Direct Award for Electronic Payment Services under PfH Electronic Payment Systems - The Council's Housing and Technical and Finance and Corporate Resources currently has an ongoing requirement for Payment Processing Services of Council Tax, NDR, Sundry Invoice and Rent (predominantly cash) payments via PayPoint and Post Office facilities.

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