Planning

SG Payments Project - BACS Solution

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a planned procurement process titled "SG Payments Project - BACS Solution", aimed at enhancing its financial transaction capabilities. Given the anticipated increase in transactions from several million to potentially 25 million, this project focuses on developing a new payments service to meet growing user needs. Interested parties should note that the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 1 June 2021. The project is located in Edinburgh and falls under the services industry category, specifically related to IT solutions for financial transactions.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and financial services sectors, particularly those specialising in BACS payment solutions. Companies that can supply Bacs approved software, offer comprehensive service models, or provide related IT infrastructure support will find this procurement relevant. Engaging with the Scottish Government’s payments team can help vendors understand specific requirements, pricing models, and technical considerations necessary to participate in the forthcoming procurement process.

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Notice Title

SG Payments Project - BACS Solution

Notice Description

The Scottish Government handles several million financial transactions each year, but that number is expected to increase to potentially as many as 25 million as more powers are devolved from Westminster. In the years to come there will be a significant growth in transactions and currently we are building a new payments service to support this and to meet user needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Payments project require a Bacs Solution to enable the payment platform to make Bacs payments. The solution the Payments project requires could be delivered as a product that is purchased or as a service that is subscribed to from a Bacs approved Solution Supplier. The following are essential requirements: -Bacs approved software from the Bacs maintained register. -Routing of outbound Bacs payments from the Payments platform - these will be benefit and pension payments in the Beta phase. -Routing of associated inbound Bacs rejections and returns. -Notification and automated collection/delivery of Bacs reports. -Support Bacs grade 3 user set up. -API connectivity. -Unattended submission and report collection. -Compatible with a Cloud solution. The following are desirable requirements: -Testing - availability of a sandbox test environment and the ability to simulate Bacs rejections and returns. -Fraud detection capabilities (e.g. black lists) of the products. -Faster Payments capabilities as a contingency means for making payments. -Offering that support in-house bureau set up. The Payments project is looking to: -Engage with the market -Understand how this can be delivered (e.g. a software that is licensed or a service) -Understand pricing/cost models -Discuss technical considerations If you would like to engage with the payments team please email SGPaymentService@gov.scot

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651239
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412430
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

66110000 - Banking services

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Stuart Riach
Contact Email
stuart.riach2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412430
    SG Payments Project - BACS Solution - The Scottish Government handles several million financial transactions each year, but that number is expected to increase to potentially as many as 25 million as more powers are devolved from Westminster. In the years to come there will be a significant growth in transactions and currently we are building a new payments service to support this and to meet user needs.

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