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BACS payment SaaS Solution for RPA

RPA

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14 May 2025 at 09:05

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05 Mar 2025 at 17:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract awarded by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) concerns the provision of a BACS payment Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, which is integral to their operations. This falls under the Information Technology Services category with a CPV code of 72222300. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The main procurement category is goods, and the contract duration is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. Notably, the tendering process concluded with an award on 5th March 2025, with the contract value estimated at £92,455.68. The service delivery locations include postal code B3 1QA in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an enticing opportunity for firms specialising in information technology services, particularly those focused on software solutions for secure payments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to pursue opportunities like this, offering a chance to leverage and potentially expand their IT capabilities in collaboration with government bodies. While the contract has been awarded to Bottomline Technologies Limited, businesses aiming to grow should consider similar government procurement exercises, as they offer the potential for substantial partnership engagements and revenue growth in the IT sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BACS payment SaaS Solution for RPA

Notice Description

PT-X Subscription Services - Secure Payments (Including CSM) Monthly fee PT-X MFA Token - Subscription Service (each) monthly fee PTX Bacs Subscription Service (up to 500000 Transactions, Thereafter 2.6p Each) Monthly Fee Replaces TR00019541 PT-X Monthly Service Charge PT-X Bacs Direct Submission

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebf0005d-553b-4ba1-bbf2-11422fb7d0c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c40c1b0-972d-4aae-bf51-28f39faa80fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,455 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
RPA
Contact Name
DEFRA
Contact Email
defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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