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BACS PAYMENT SOFTWARE

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council has completed a procurement process for BACS payment software, essential for making secure BACS payments and collecting direct debit payments. This contract was awarded to PAYGATE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a supplier based in Oxfordshire. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Goods', specifically industry-specific software packages. The procurement process was direct and below threshold, conducted without competition. The contract is active from 16th March 2026 and will continue until 15th March 2029, with a gross contract value of £68,515.5 GBP.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software solutions and payment systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT and finance sectors may find similar contracts provided by sub-central government entities like Gateshead Borough Council particularly beneficial. With existing expertise in delivering BACS approved solutions, businesses can leverage such contracts to expand their presence in public sector projects and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Title

BACS PAYMENT SOFTWARE

Notice Description

Bacs approved software required to make secure Bacs payments direct to bank accounts and to collect direct debit payments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025038-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,096 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYGATE SOLUTIONS

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