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Contract for BACS Approved Software

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Feb 2019 at 14:58

Award Notice
Tender

03 Oct 2018 at 09:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council is seeking to contract a service provider for a "Contract for BACS Approved Software" to replace its current on-site software used for processing BACS transactions. This procurement is classified under the services category with a value of £60,000 and follows an open procedure below the threshold. The procurement stage is active, with the tender closing on 5th November 2018. The intended contract period is from 1st February 2019 to 31st January 2023, and the service will cater to various operations including BACSTEL-IP and Faster Payments, supporting the processing of over one million BACS transactions annually across the North East of England.

This opportunity is well-suited for software companies that specialise in financial transaction processing and cloud-based solutions. Given the significant annual transaction volume, successful firms may find avenues for long-term partnerships with the Gateshead Council, as well as engagement with associated bodies such as the Gateshead Housing Company. Small and medium enterprises could have a competitive edge, given the council's openness to SMEs in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for BACS Approved Software

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) intends to replace the software currently used for processing BACS transactions. The Council currently uses an on-site hosted product and would like to move to cloud based BACS Approved Software, covering the areas of: 1. BACSTEL-IP 2. Bureaux 3. Hardware Security Module (HSM) 4. Faster Payments 5. Hosted Service The Council processes more than one million BACS transactions annually and is a BACS Approved Bureau. The bureau operation supports 18 academy schools. The system is required for the bureau operation plus 8 Service User Numbers (SUNs) held and operated by the Council and associated bodies, including the Gateshead Housing Company. It will allow a minimum of 4 concurrent users from a pool of 20 users. Go to www.nepo.org to access tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4aa9f63e-a723-4140-8df2-b5f43709fc81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74abea06-55ba-4170-bd0e-1f1548c78c69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2019 - 14 Feb 2023 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hannah Millar
Contact Email
hannahmillar@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 4335985

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORVID PAYGATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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