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003752 - BACS Bureau Software and Hardware Security Module (HSM)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 16:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Durham County Council involves the provision of a BACS bureau software platform, including Hardware Security Module (HSM) services. This process is classified under the "Transaction-processing software package" industry category and pertains to services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a selective method through a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The awarding stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Interbacs Ltd as of 14th July 2026. The contract period commences on 15th July 2026 and concludes on 14th July 2030, with a total contract value of £88,648.40.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in transaction-processing software and related services, specifically those capable of integrating with Oracle Fusion and Civica systems. Although this particular tender does not favour small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms with expertise in the provision of financial software platforms are well-suited to compete. This contract represents significant growth potential for companies that can deliver robust and secure transaction-processing solutions within a government framework setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

003752 - BACS Bureau Software and Hardware Security Module (HSM)

Notice Description

Provision of a BACS bureau software platform, including HSM, to support Durham County Council's Direct Debit and Direct Credit submission requirements, including integration with Oracle Fusion and Civica systems. Call off from G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-339dcb89-8f78-4f1d-9733-6b4354f10fb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb9534a7-7ac9-41a6-871a-1fd49c9736f5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,648 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,648 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERBACS

Further Information

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