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PTX Subscription Service

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Portsmouth City Council for the "PTX Subscription Service", which involves BACS card payment services within the banking services industry. Located in Portsmouth, UK, this process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 27 March 2026. It runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with a total value of £90,000 GBP. The procurement method was classified as "below threshold - unknown", indicating flexibility for smaller businesses to engage in the process. The awarded contract is active, and the winning supplier is Bottomline Technologies Limited, based in Reading, UK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in banking and payment services. Given its sub-central government classification, it suits businesses adept at meeting local government demands. While Bottomline Technologies Limited, a large-scale enterprise, secured the contract, smaller enterprises with innovative payment solutions could still find prospects in similar future tenders. Understanding the procurement processes of local councils like Portsmouth offers an opportunity to expand into governmental services, which is essential for companies aiming to penetrate government contract markets. Businesses positioned to deliver IT, financial, and electronic payment services are particularly well-placed to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

PTX Subscription Service

Notice Description

BACS card payment services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068286
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034010-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

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