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PTX Bacs Subscription Service

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Nov 2025 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PTX Bacs Subscription Service" was conducted by the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, focusing on software package and information systems within the services industry category. The contract, awarded to Bottomline Technologies Limited, involves the provision of a cloud-based payment service that securely manages Bacs. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £44,000. This direct award method, targeting businesses in the United Kingdom, reflects a completed procurement stage as of 7th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software service providers, particularly SMEs, to engage in public procurement with local government entities. Despite the direct awarding nature of this contract, businesses capable of offering innovative or cost-effective software solutions can benefit from similar future opportunities. Engaging with councils like Stockport could enhance business visibility and provide a platform for growth within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PTX Bacs Subscription Service

Notice Description

Bottomline PT-X(R) is a cloud-based Payment service that securely manages Bacs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25d46670-69a6-47d5-bd67-85f7fa1b9de4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3babebc-81b3-4258-9b66-4321297a44e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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