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MHCLG AccessPay BACS Bureau Processing Service

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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17 Apr 2026 at 06:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has completed the award phase of its procurement contract for the "MHCLG AccessPay BACS Bureau Processing Service," under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) Lot 2 Cloud Software. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting financial transaction processing and clearing-house services, with the contract aimed at delivering a BACS bureau processing service including secure submission, processing, and reporting. Although the tender period concluded on the 3rd of March 2026, the contract period extends from the 21st of March 2026 until the 20th of March 2029 across the United Kingdom.

With the contract valued at £58,125 and awarded to Access Systems UK Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), the procurement method employed was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. This presents growth opportunities for similar SMEs with expertise in cloud software solutions, particularly those involved in secure financial processing services. Businesses considering future participation in similar tenders should possess capabilities in sFTP connectivity and extensive knowledge of BACS payment file processing to position themselves as potential competitors in the industry. This contract exemplifies opportunities within financial services where specialised knowledge can enable strategic growth and expansion for SMEs in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

MHCLG AccessPay BACS Bureau Processing Service

Notice Description

Provision of a BACS bureau processing service to enable the secure submission, processing and reporting of BACS payment files on behalf of the Authority, including sFTP connectivity. This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. It has been awarded under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) Lot 2 Cloud Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ef739d-4f79-4421-9528-a55ada0dab44
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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