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PROC3 25-34 BACS Service

EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

Erewash Borough Council, identified as a sub-central government public authority, has concluded a procurement process titled "PROC3 25-34 BACS Service" for the provision of BACS services, with Bottomline Technologies Limited being the successful service provider. The contract, which is valued at £29,700 net (£35,640 gross), commenced on the 1st of August 2025 and is set to conclude by the 31st of July 2029. This procurement, located in Ilkeston, United Kingdom, falls under the software package and information systems industry category, along with computer-related services, and employs a direct procurement method under a light-touch special regime, specifically below threshold without competition.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in software and IT solutions relevant to financial and transaction processing systems. Companies experienced in BACS services and related computer solutions could potentially benefit from similar future procurements. As this procurement involved a direct award, it highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships and visibility with public authorities, like Erewash Borough Council, which can be advantageous for securing similar service contracts. Business growth can also be facilitated by understanding the procurement frameworks and aligning with conditions for light-touch and below-threshold procurements.

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Notice Title

PROC3 25-34 BACS Service

Notice Description

Provision of BACS Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073060-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@erewash.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ILKESTON
Postcode
DE7 5RP
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Erewash
Electoral Ward
Little Hallam
Westminster Constituency
Erewash

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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