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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, spearheaded by Croydon Council, culminated in the award of the BACs Payment Support Services contract to Bottomline Technologies Limited. This contract, within the software package and information systems industry category (CPV code 48000000), involves the supply of BACs payment system software and support services for a three-year period, starting from 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2029. Located in London, the procurement process employed a direct single tender action below threshold procurement method, with the award published on 22 June 2026, following the tender's closure on 19 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and payment systems, particularly those supporting enterprise-level solutions. With Croydon Council recognising the suitability of SMEs and VCSEs, smaller businesses, especially those with a track record in financial software services, may find similar future tenders advantageous for strategic growth. Engaging with such public sector clients could enhance market presence and lead to further opportunities in governmental procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

BACs Payment Support Services

Notice Description

Award of the BACs Payment System contract to Bottomline Technologies LTD for 3 years, effective from 15 June 2026, for the supply of the BACs payment system, including software, payment hubs enterprise, and support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcf54228-1901-4a95-ab78-b728511c9034
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d24677-bd6c-4d78-a99f-964765f0d9e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£123,148 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,148 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 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
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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