--- title: "Direct Award for Electronic Payment Services under PfH Electronic Payment Systems" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822476" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822476" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822476.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822476.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-03" --- # Direct Award for Electronic Payment Services under PfH Electronic Payment Systems Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822476 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822476) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822476.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548641 | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £386,080 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMILTON | | Post town | Motherwell | | Postcode | ML3 0AA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East | | Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley | | Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALLPAY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548641 ## 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822476 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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