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BACS System Replacement

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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14 Feb 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Lothian Council involves the replacement of a BACS payment and collection system, titled "BACS System Replacement." This contract falls under the services industry category and was awarded to Bottomline Technologies Ltd. The contract, valued at £40,000, was signed on 3rd February 2022 and is currently active. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was made following completion of the tender process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on payment systems, IT services, and financial software solutions, particularly those with experience in BACS implementations. Companies that can provide robust support and maintenance, along with the necessary training for staff, will have a competitive advantage. Additionally, businesses exploring cloud technology or offering on-premise options could find this contract particularly relevant for their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BACS System Replacement

Notice Description

To procure and implement a replacement BACS payment and collection system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement and Scope; To procure and implement a replacement BACS payment and collection system. All interfaces to council systems, including automation of reports to five service areas. Reporting functionality that automatically highlights payment / collection errors and warnings. Support and maintenance provision with clear SLA's on recovery, fixes, fault resolution and upgrade frequency. Full disaster recovery provision and failover timescales. Exploring cloud technology as well as any on-premise options. Training and support for staff in the effective use of the system. Decommissioning the existing BACS system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681926
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440663
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anita Bainbridge
Contact Email
anita.bainbridge@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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