Award

PT-X(R), a cloud-based Payment service

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Bath and North East Somerset Council, situated in Keynsham, England. It encompasses the award phase for the project titled "PT-X(R), a cloud-based Payment service", primarily classified under the software package and information systems industry category. The award status is active, with the contract period spanning from 20th March 2026 to 19th March 2028. The contract holds a value of GBP 61,343.44, and Bath and North East Somerset Council had concluded its tender period on 18th March 2026. The procurement method was specified as 'Other', although further details are not provided.

This tender presents an advantageous opportunity for businesses that specialise in software and IT services to expand their service offerings. Suitable candidates are particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owing to their eligibility under this tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract with Bath and North East Somerset Council would allow businesses to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector, offering scope for technology-focused growth and networking. "Bottomline Technologies UK", identified as a large-scale supplier, has been appointed as the awarded supplier, indicating the contract's interest in extensive technical capability and experience within cloud-based payment systems.

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Notice Title

PT-X(R), a cloud-based Payment service

Notice Description

SUPPLY OF MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND SUBSCRIPTION FOR PTX PAYMENT PLATFORM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42048fa4-413e-44c3-84f6-483d283d5c62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48fb3ea0-8cff-4551-8d27-e89afa78a91b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£61,343 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,343 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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