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Bottomline PTX Platform

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Northumberland County Council for the "Bottomline PTX Platform," aimed at facilitating Payroll BACS payments and direct debit collections. This contract falls under the goods industry category, specifically targeting financial systems software. Located in the UKC21 region, the procurement was executed using a direct method without competition, below the threshold. The award was completed with the contract lifecycle spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, and the contract was signed on 22nd August 2025. Key players include Northumberland County Council as the buyer and Bottomline Technologies Limited as the supplier.

For businesses involved in financial software solutions, this contract presents a promising opportunity for growth, particularly those capable of providing robust electronic payment platforms. Large-scale companies with experience in financial systems software deployment are best-suited for such undertakings, implying significant potential for similar future engagements. The contract's successful execution by established entities like Bottomline Technologies indicates a thriving market environment for specialised technology providers to cater to public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bottomline PTX Platform

Notice Description

Bottomline PTX platform for Payroll BACS payments and DD collections

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d62f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071592-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,991 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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