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CivicaPay

COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CivicaPay" project, managed by Cotswold District Council, pertains to developing financial systems software over a three-year contract period with Civica UK Limited. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on financial systems software development. The procurement was initiated through a tender process and has already reached the award stage with the contract now active. Located in Cirencester, the contract was signed on 26th September 2025 and commenced on 30th September 2025, with a planned completion date set for 30th September 2028. The possibility for a two-year extension exists, potentially extending the relationship until 2030, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers who specialise in developing financial systems software. Given the established relationship with a government entity like Cotswold District Council, businesses in the IT services sector can leverage this experience to expand into similar public sector projects. The successful delivery of this contract can serve as a valuable case study and reference to build credibility and compete for future tenders in the public authority market. Businesses with expertise and offerings in bespoke financial software solutions, effective implementation, and support services would be ideally suited to compete in similar contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

CivicaPay

Notice Description

Civica payment system 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009153-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212442 - Financial systems software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£194,114 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CIRENCESTER
Postcode
GL7 1PX
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Watermoor
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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