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BACS Submission Software

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2024 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has concluded the procurement process for BACS Submission Software under the G-Cloud 13 framework, specifically lot 2. This procurement, vital for facilitating efficient and secure electronic payments, covers multiple applications such as payroll, supplier payments, benefit disbursements, and more. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period from 18 October 2024 to 17 October 2027. The overall value of this contract is £210,000, and it is classified under the industry category of Financial Systems Software (CPV code: 48442000). The key contract award was made on 8 November 2024, and the tender process was completed before 3 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems software and electronic payments solutions. It is especially suitable for large organisations, although both SMEs and VCSEs were welcome to participate. As the successful supplier, Bottomline Technologies Europe Limited, a large-scale entity, demonstrates the scale of businesses appropriate for such projects. By securing contracts of this nature, businesses can expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in providing essential software solutions to public sector bodies like Lancashire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BACS Submission Software

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is starting a new procurement to re-procure a BACS submission software. BACS submission software is a critical tool for LCC as it allows for the management and facilitation of electronic payments efficiently and securely. BACS software is used by LCC for a wide range of different reasons including payroll, supplier payments, benefits, council tax payments and refunds, direct debits, care, and social service payments and more. For this Procurement the Authority called off under G-Cloud 13 RM1557:13, lot 2. Call off term is 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aac601e-f54e-4d47-9a7e-9923ab4fdf25
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2024 - 17 Oct 2027 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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