Planning

Provision of BACS System

TOGETHER HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 10:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Together Housing Association Limited, a public undertaking based in Halifax, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process to secure a BACS System. The procurement is tagged under the goods category, specifically focusing on financial systems software, accounting software, and financial information systems. Situated in the UKD region, this process is currently in the planning phase with a key milestone being the completion of an engagement questionnaire by 30th January 2026. The process, as outlined in the preliminary market engagement notice, aims to broaden understanding of market solutions and cost implications, with further communication updates expected on 6th April 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in providing financial software solutions, particularly those capable of supplying BACS systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate as the procurement process indicates suitability for such entities. By participating, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also potentially secure a long-term contract, as the initial contract period is set from November 2026 to November 2029, with possibilities for renewal extending to November 2031.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of BACS System

Notice Description

THA are seeking to engage with suppliers in connection with the provision of a BACS system. THA wish to expand our understanding of the market, the available solutions and functionality of those solutions, as well as the likely associated costs.

Planning Information

At this stage, THA are seeking responses to our engagement questionnaire. Interested suppliers should email 'thgprocurementeoi@togetherhousing.co.uk', quoting 'Provision of BACS System' to express their interest in this market engagement process and to receive a copy of the questionnaire for completion. The deadline date for return of the questionnaire is 30th January 2026. Completed questionnaires should be submitted to 'thgprocurementeoi@togetherhousing.co.uk'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06027e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001728-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOGETHER HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thg.procurement@togetherhousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 2EB
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Further Information

Notice Documents

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