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Cloud Software Bacs Service Call-Off Agreement

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cloud Software Bacs Service Call-Off Agreement" has been recently completed by Halton Borough Council, a regional or local authority based in Widnes, United Kingdom (region code UKD71). This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process utilised a limited method without a prior call for competition, completing its award stage on 23rd June 2025. The service, supplied by Access Systems (UK) Limited, was selected directly via the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT services, specifically those providing payment processing and related software. With the procurement valued at £61,170, it offers significant revenue potential for small to medium enterprises like Access Systems (UK) Limited, which is already engaged in providing such services. IT service companies with experience in implementing Bacs-approved payment solutions would have been well-suited to compete in such limited procurement processes in the future, particularly those with established frameworks or direct award capabilities.

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Notice Title

Cloud Software Bacs Service Call-Off Agreement

Notice Description

Bacs approved, Payments software to replace existing solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bacs approved, Payments software to replace existing solution

Procurement Information

Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework, Service ID - 957177199094441

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055606
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036155-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,170 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pauline Lowe
Contact Email
pauline.lowe@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1515118369

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS SYSTEMS (UK

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