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The Provision of Electronic Transaction Payment Services for the North and West Northamptonshire Unitary Councils

LGSS

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05 Mar 2021 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of Electronic Transaction Payment Services for the North and West Northamptonshire Unitary Councils, led by the LGSS (Local Government Shared Services). The awarding authority, LGSS, undertook a direct award method to select Capita Business Services Ltd as the supplier, with a total contract value of £193,000. This service will commence on 1 April 2021 and will extend until 31 March 2023, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement primarily falls within the software package and information systems industry, and the relevant delivery locations are situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 2 February 2021, prior to the contract award date of 24 February 2021, which was published on 5 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software development and information systems, particularly those with expertise in electronic transaction services. Companies offering innovative payment solutions and software support aligned with governmental requirements may also find this procurement beneficial for expansion into the public sector market. Engaging in similar tenders can lead to future collaborations with councils and local authorities, facilitating business growth and enhancing the supplier’s portfolio through strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Electronic Transaction Payment Services for the North and West Northamptonshire Unitary Councils

Notice Description

A procurement exercise was undertaken to select one (1) external supplier to provide Electronic Transaction Payment Services (Pay 360 Software Support and maintenance) by Daventry District Council on behalf of the North and West Northamptonshire Unitary Councils to use respectively from 1 April 2021. The Income Management Systems across the councils control the income received, facilitate collection of credit and debit card payments and ensure distribution to customer accounts and finance systems. It is essential that access to these is maintained whilst North and West Northamptonshire undertake the processes to fully understand their ongoing requirements and implement replacement systems across their organisations. To ensure access to the Capita Pay360 system for Daventry, East Northants, Kettering, South Northants and Wellingborough through to 1/4/2023 (plus 1-year extension should it be required) to allow time for new Income Management Systems to be specified, procured and implemented for North and West Northamptonshire Councils. The successful supplier was selected via direct award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4371b3-138c-4fa2-a143-ae325dd876e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£193,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
LGSS
Contact Name
Deborah Osinaike
Contact Email
dosinaike@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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