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Supply of PTX Bacs Service

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of PTX Bacs Service," a tender aimed at providing payment collection services across the council via a hosted, browser-independent solution. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted via a below-threshold, unknown method. The contract has been awarded to Bottomline Technologies Limited. Key dates include the contract signing on 30th April 2026, with the service period beginning on 6th May 2026 and ending on 5th May 2027. This procurement takes place in Ashton under Lyne, United Kingdom, and is classified under software supply services, contributing to the council's financial operations and efficiency.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, particularly those offering browser-independent payment collection solutions. Organisations like Bottomline Technologies Limited, with capabilities in providing large-scale, hosted services, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This opportunity underscores the potential for businesses to expand their footprint in public sector services, aligning with financial management needs of councils like Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. Successful bidders further benefit from exposure to the council's extensive operations, fostering long-term partnerships and increasing market reputation.

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Notice Title

Supply of PTX Bacs Service

Notice Description

Payments Collection services for use across TMBC via a fully hosted, browser independent solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039846-2026
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

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 5 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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