Award

Banking Software (BACS and Direct Debits) 2025-2026

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2025 at 15:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement for the provision of banking direct debits software (2025-2026), classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process was conducted using a single tender action method (below threshold), and the award stage has been finalised. The contract, valued at £130,000, was awarded to Bottomline Technologies Limited on 11th February 2025, and will span from 11th April 2025 to 10th April 2026. The software delivery location is Winchester, with the relevant postal code SO23 8UJ.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software solutions, particularly those targeting local government projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in banking and payment software are well-suited for such contracts due to the targeted procurement approach. Engaging with public sector clients like Hampshire County Council can also enhance a business's portfolio and credibility in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Banking Software (BACS and Direct Debits) 2025-2026

Notice Description

Provision of Banking Direct Debits Software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86f00b5-f8c2-4fd2-b7bd-f9d7dcd32f10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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