Award

BACS Transmission Service

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 12:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Borough Council has successfully completed a contract award for a BACS Transmission Service, aimed at securely transmitting payment files on behalf of the council and its partners. The industry sectors involved include software packages, information systems, financial, and insurance services. Located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, the contracting process began with a tender and has now reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 14th November 2025. The contract period runs from 18th November 2025 to 17th November 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. This procurement was conducted below the threshold, with a total contract value of £105,600 GBP.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software systems and BACS services. This tender is particularly appealing to SMEs recognised for their expertise in secure file transmission services, akin to ACCESS SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract. Firms with the capability to operate within the accredited BACS Approved Bureau Scheme would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given the critical role these services play in enabling efficient financial operations within public authorities. Additionally, businesses situated within or near Rotherham, or with a proven track record in dealing with sub-central government entities, might find such tenders an excellent avenue for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BACS Transmission Service

Notice Description

Rotherham MBC (RMBC) seeks to engage the services of an accredited partner (that shall remain accredited throughout the period of any agreement) to the BACS Approved Bureau Scheme (BABS), to securely transmit files (including Automated Direct Debit Instruction Service (AUDDIS)) to BACS on behalf of RMBC and its customers and partners. Rotherham MBC currently creates approximately 3,600 files per year generated by internal systems for onward transfer to BACS. Payment files are both direct credit and direct debit in respect of 20 current Service User Numbers (SUNs). The number of SUNs and files generated are subject to increase and / or decrease and are not guaranteed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078880-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.corporate@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS SYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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