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Tender

10 Aug 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the implementation of a Bacs Payment System. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and is intended to take place in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active and interested parties should be aware of the key deadlines: the enquiry period ends on 4th September 2026, and the tender submission deadline is 11th September 2026. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, with an anticipated contract value of £60,000. The contract includes an initial two-year fixed term with the possibility of four yearly extensions, potentially extending the contract until 2032.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in software and financial transaction systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntarily and community social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector and those capable of delivering high-quality, industry-specific software solutions that support Bacs payments and direct debit management would find this tender especially beneficial. The procurement criteria focus on cost, quality, and a demonstration of capabilities, offering a comprehensive opportunity for competitive and innovative providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bacs Payment System

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking to install a new payments platform which supports Bacs Payments & Direct Debits, Paperless Direct Debit Sign Up and Direct Debit Management. An initial two-year fixed term, and four optional annual extensions thereafter subject to agreement (2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Software-package-and-information-systems./8F4G8P69ZN To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/8F4G8P69ZN

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An initial two-year fixed term, with the option of four annual extensions (2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e091
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075903-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH 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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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