Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Bill Payment Collection Service

VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Viewpoint Housing Association focuses on the "Bill Payment Collection Service" within the housing and community amenities sector. The contract, active as of 8th July 2026, was awarded to allpay Limited, a large supplier based in Hereford, UK. Located in Edinburgh (UKM75), this service was procured through a limited process without prior publication, due to technical necessities limiting competition. The procurement falls under the services category, and the process completion is marked by the award notice stated on 4th August 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses experienced in payment services and those capable of delivering specialised technical solutions that meet specific client needs, such as Viewpoint Housing Association. The award's method suggests less open competition, potentially benefiting businesses with unique offerings or pre-existing relationships with the contracting authority. Companies that can ensure reliable and efficient billing systems stand to gain from such contracts, fostering further business growth within governmental procurement channels.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Bill Payment Collection Service

Notice Description

Payment services for the organisation

Procurement Information

The award was to the main provider of this service type.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837606
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561554
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 2HG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837606-2026-08-04T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2026-08-04T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837606",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-38",
            "name": "Viewpoint Housing Association",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Viewpoint Housing Association"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "4 South Oswald Road",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "region": "UKM75",
                "postalCode": "EH9 2HG"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Simon Taylor",
                "email": "simon.taylor@viewpoint.org.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1316684247",
                "faxNumber": "+44 1316620700",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Body governed by public law",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "06",
                        "description": "Housing and community amenities",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.viewpoint.org.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-51",
            "name": "allpay Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "allpay Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Whitestone Business Park Whitestone",
                "locality": "Hereford",
                "region": "UKG11",
                "postalCode": "HR1 3SE"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "url": "http://"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-6",
            "name": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Edinburgh"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "Viewpoint Housing Association",
        "id": "org-38"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837606",
        "title": "Bill Payment Collection Service",
        "description": "Payment services for the organisation",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM75"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "procurementMethodRationale": "The award was to the main provider of this service type.",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "AUG561554",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "title": "Bill Payment Collection Service",
                "description": "Payment services for the organisation",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561554",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Award without prior notice - exception",
                "status": "complete",
                "hasOptions": false
            }
        ],
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "D_TECHNICAL",
                "description": "The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons",
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL"
            }
        ],
        "classification": {
            "id": "66172000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        }
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837606-1",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "org-51",
                    "name": "allpay Limited"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837606-1",
            "awardID": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837606-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 85000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2026-07-08T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "(SC Ref:837606)",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "71",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "72",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "73",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "74",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "75",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837606"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice"
}