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Hosted solution and annual maintenance of existing BACS payment system

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council recently completed the procurement process for upgrading its existing BACS payment system. This public procurement contract, titled "Hosted solution and annual maintenance of existing BACS payment system," falls under the category of goods relating to software packages and information systems. The limited competition procurement was concluded with an award and subsequent contract to Paygate Solutions Limited, an SME located in Wallingford. The main activities centred in Margate, UK, started on 26th August 2025 and are set to conclude by 25th August 2028. The contract has a gross value of £47,370, aligning with sub-central government classification requirements, under UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in software solutions and system upgrades. The successful completion by Paygate Solutions Limited, known for their expertise in payment systems, further reflects the potential for similar businesses to capitalise on upcoming tenders that require innovative and secure financial system applications. Businesses equipped with the ability to enhance existing systems with improved security, functionality, and automation would find such tenders to be strategically advantageous.

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Notice Title

Hosted solution and annual maintenance of existing BACS payment system

Notice Description

To upgrade Thanet District Council's existing hosted BACS payment system to the latest version, to provide greater security, better functionality and more automation. This system will be used by various council departments for the collection of money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065367-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thanet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYGATE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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