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BACS Payments and Direct Debit Collections Application_25

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2025 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the "BACS Payments and Direct Debit Collections Application_25" under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000). The contract, valued at £161,298.93, is for the development and implementation of a software solution to manage BACS payments and direct debit collections. This procurement is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The procurement process moved swiftly through to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30th March 2025 and scheduled to commence on 1st June 2025, running until 31st May 2027. The tender, which was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, used a procurement method categorised as "Other".

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial software and payment processing systems to expand their market reach and gain a prestigious reference with a major city council. The project would be ideal for companies that provide robust, scalable financial software solutions and have experience in handling BACS and direct debit transactions. Winning contracts such as this not only offer immediate financial benefits but also strengthen the supplier's portfolio, paving the way for future contracts and long-term business growth. Large companies like Bottomline Technologies Limited, which secured this contract, exemplify the calibre of suppliers who could compete successfully in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BACS Payments and Direct Debit Collections Application_25

Notice Description

BACS Payments and Direct Debit Collections Application_25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6481ffc6-8981-4f88-9740-1b8ca19f0c20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81aadb78-fc9a-4276-a1dc-69c0439fdc7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£161,298 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,298 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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