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DfC Discretionary Support Scheme Direct Debit Management

Department for Communities

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16 Apr 2025 at 17:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities (DfC) in Northern Ireland has completed the procurement process for the "DfC Discretionary Support Scheme Direct Debit Management" contract, classified under banking services and financial transaction processing (CPV codes 66110000 and 66172000). This award-stage contract, managed through a selective procurement method, was part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process began with a tender period ending on 2nd May 2024, leading to the contract award date on 26th July 2024. The contract will be carried out from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2027, highlighting significant dates and operational timeline relevant for businesses in the banking and financial services sectors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in direct debit processing and banking services. The contract's three-year duration with the Department for Communities secures a steady engagement, fostering long-term business relations. SMEs and VCSEs are eligible and suitable for this opportunity, broadening the competitive landscape to smaller enterprises and social value entities. Businesses positioned in Northern Ireland or capable of operating there efficiently might find this contract especially lucrative due to the continuity and scope of services required throughout the contract period. The award to Accountis Europe Limited underpins the potential business scale and calibre suited for this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfC Discretionary Support Scheme Direct Debit Management

Notice Description

Direct debit processing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edebda57-5e50-48f3-8855-639d9b547f91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f4e796-7c94-4775-b186-16cb44383c89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 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
Department for Communities
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 1DF
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCOUNTIS EUROPE LTD

Further Information

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