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title: "ESPH744 WDC Bill Payment Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# ESPH744 WDC Bill Payment Services

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77919bc5-9a45-484f-97b3-049e8f92e783

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## Summary

Wealden District Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "ESPH744 WDC Bill Payment Services", focusing on financial and insurance services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using a selective method via a framework agreement under Procurement for Housing Electronic Payment Systems Lot 1. The tender period concluded on 13 January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 March 2026 and end on 28 February 2028. Awarded on 11 February 2026 and published on 19 February 2026, the contract is valued at £33,468 and was awarded to Allpay Ltd.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses operating in the financial services domain, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are not voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies proficient in managing electronic payment networks and services would be ideal candidates for similar contracts in the future. Business growth can be realised through participation in such procurement processes, strengthening industry presence and expanding service offerings within managed payment networks.

## Notice

Wealden District 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/8212fd11-7b46-4f8b-9bd1-0a8ddf68051e |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,468 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,468 |
| 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 | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAILSHAM |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8212fd11-7b46-4f8b-9bd1-0a8ddf68051e
- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8212fd11-7b46-4f8b-9bd1-0a8ddf68051e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8212fd11-7b46-4f8b-9bd1-0a8ddf68051e
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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