Tender

MBC BACs Payment

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2024 at 10:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is inviting quotations for the MBC BACs Payment contract, requiring a qualified organisation to provide BACs-approved software for handling supplier and customer invoices, direct debits, payroll, and council tax. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the release of the tender on 11th September 2024, the submission deadline for expressions of interest by 12:00 pm on 1st October 2024, and the submission deadline for completed tenders by 12:00 pm on 8th October 2024. Interviews are scheduled for 14th, 15th, and 16th October, with the contractor's appointment on 18th October 2024. The contract period is set to run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026, and the procurement method is an open procedure under the threshold.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in business transaction and personal business software packages. Companies operating within the IT services and software development sectors, particularly those with experience in BACs-approved systems, would be well-suited for this opportunity. Participation could provide substantial engagement with public sector projects, fostering long-term partnerships and demonstrating technical capabilities in a competitive arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC BACs Payment

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to obtain quotations to award a contract to a suitably experienced and qualified organisation to provide BACs approved software for the payment and collection of supplier & customer invoices, direct debits, payroll, & council tax. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 11th of September 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 1st of October 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 8th of October 2024 Evaluation: w/c 7th of October 2024 Interviews: 14th , 15th or 16th October 2024 Appointment of contractor: 18th of October 2024 To express interest and access the documents on Kent Business Portal: The link to register is - https://procontract.due-north.com/register Project reference is DN742652

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89a4535d-2666-4dc0-9277-cf813b209461
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169762eb-b8cb-477d-8865-6de786289731
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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