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title: "Electronic Payment Service Aug26 - South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council - awarded"
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# Electronic Payment Service Aug26 - South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council - awarded

Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6a0ea5d-e144-41b9-9667-eb8c06b285a9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of electronic payment services has been completed by the Northern Housing Consortium Limited on behalf of South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council, located in South Shields, UK. This process was part of the Electronic Payment Services Framework, aimed at enhancing financial and insurance services, classified under the CPV code 66000000. The contract has been awarded to Allpay Ltd for a total value of £247,000. The contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with a potential extension for an additional two one-year periods. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the selective method ensures the quality and targeted capabilities of the service provider. The award announcement was published on 18th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in financial and insurance services. It offers a substantial, multi-year engagement, potentially extending to five years, which could provide a stable revenue stream and enhance business credibility in the sector. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), provided they have the capability to deliver electronic payment services efficiently. Businesses with the relevant expertise and infrastructure would find such procurements a strategic fit to expand their portfolio and enhance their service delivery reputation within the public sector, underlining a broader commitment to innovation in payment services.

## Notice

This contract award notice is to notify the market that South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council based in South Shields, UK have appointed Allpay as their Electronic Payment Services provider for a period of THREE years, with an option to extend for a further TWO x ONE year individual periods. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Electronic Payment Services Framework. (Contract Award Notice 2023/S 000-023456)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f93c927-21b9-4e64-bdd8-e829f974369d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £247,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £247,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 18 May 2026 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f93c927-21b9-4e64-bdd8-e829f974369d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f93c927-21b9-4e64-bdd8-e829f974369d
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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