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BACs system

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 May 2025 at 10:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leicestershire County Council involved the tender for a BACs system, classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement, which has now progressed to the award stage, covers the location of England, United Kingdom. Key deadlines included the end of the tender period on 29th April 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2027. The procurement method was listed as 'Other', and it selected Bottomline Technologies UK as the supplier, with a contract value of £97,018.56.

This tender, focused on a BACs system, presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems. While Leicestershire County Council opted for a large supplier, Bottomline Technologies UK, there is a clear indication that the process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting future opportunities for such businesses to compete in similar tenders. Companies operating within or entering the software and IT services sector can find growth potential by engaging in government contracts that require innovative and reliable digital payment systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BACs system

Notice Description

Procurement of BACs system via G-cloud 14 call off.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fc50f53-a984-48b2-8266-8fc1ec1cfa0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7252f29-6ba9-4598-950f-11d37c41f959
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£97,018 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,018 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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