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BACS payment platform PTX

RUNNYMEDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Runnymede Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a BACS payment platform, specifically the PTX UK Payments Hub Advance Subscription 2025. This tender falls under the services industry category, with the primary classification being license management software. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the closing of the tender period on 28th November 2025, followed by the start of the contract on 1st December 2025, running until 30th November 2026. This procurement process has recently reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Bottomline Technologies Ltd.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the software and license management sectors, particularly those that can offer competitive services related to subscription services. Given that the procurement process was made accessible to SMEs, small and medium enterprises could find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their clientele in the public sector. Businesses with capabilities in supporting governmental digital payment platforms would be especially well-suited to pursue such projects, enhancing their experience and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Title

BACS payment platform PTX

Notice Description

PTX UK Payments Hub Advance Subscription 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f270a841-a585-4d7d-bcc8-0df3910a78ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1021b35-cb77-421c-9086-d5211b4ccfb3
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,034 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,034 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUNNYMEDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ADDLESTONE
Postcode
KT15 2AH
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Addlestone South
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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