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Provision of a BACS payments SaaS solution for RPA

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of a BACS payments SaaS solution for the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Bristol, England. This contract involves a 2 x 1-year subscription to the Bottomline Technologies Ltd PT-X BACS payments platform, with a total value of £78,910. The procurement method used was selective, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 23rd March 2022, while the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for software developers and service providers specialising in SaaS solutions, particularly in the finance and payments sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on innovation and customer service in such contracts. With the growing demand for digital solutions, particularly in public sector operations, businesses that offer agile and user-friendly software solutions could leverage this tender to enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a BACS payments SaaS solution for RPA

Notice Description

Notice of the award of a 2 x 1-year subscription to the Bottomline Technologies Ltd PT-X BACS payments SaaS platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fb05ab-3fb4-48d0-ae3b-7a7c3e8680b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,910 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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