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title: "HBC Bill Payment Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73c372c4-a3f3-4641-b693-21eb497f50bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# HBC Bill Payment Services

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73c372c4-a3f3-4641-b693-21eb497f50bb

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## Summary

Hastings Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "HBC Bill Payment Services" in the area of financial systems software packages. This tender, identified by the code ESPH744, aimed to equip the council with comprehensive payment services through a selective call-off from the framework agreement, designated as Procurement for Housing Electronic Payment Systems Lot 1. The contract, awarded to Allpay Ltd, commences from 1 March 2026 and spans until 29 February 2028, with services set to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement cycle was in the award stage as of 28 April 2026, with an overall value of £40,133.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for financial software businesses equipped to offer managed network services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find the framework engagement beneficial, potentially leveraging local delivery advantages in England. As the primary procurement category is services, companies experienced in delivering financial systems software packages would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders to expand their footprint. The collaboration with Hastings Borough Council, facilitated by selective procurement methods, could serve as a valuable reference for securing future contracts within governmental frameworks.

## Notice

Hastings Borough Council (the Council) appointed Allpay Ltd via Procurement for Housing Electronic Payment Systems Lot 1 Multiple Network Managed Services to provide a range of payment services to satisfy the Council's needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c217dd-2098-404e-8e80-82b4b6a2e17c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,133 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,133 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HASTINGS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN34 3UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLPAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48442000 - Financial systems software package

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c217dd-2098-404e-8e80-82b4b6a2e17c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c217dd-2098-404e-8e80-82b4b6a2e17c
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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