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title: "DfE Payments Service - Secondary BACS supplier"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23ca482e-ade2-4f9c-a5a8-7c1325102601"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-24"
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# DfE Payments Service - Secondary BACS supplier

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23ca482e-ade2-4f9c-a5a8-7c1325102601

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## Summary

The recent procurement process for the "DfE Payments Service - Secondary BACS supplier" was conducted by the Department for Education (DfE), focusing on IT services, specifically in the software package and information systems category. The procurement method employed was a limited tender, involving a competitive quotation for a contract valued at £63,120. The award was made on 18th September 2019, with the contract period spanning from 19th September 2019 until 18th September 2021. This process covered delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and support, to engage in government contracting. The Department for Education actively seeks suppliers who can provide reliable payment services, making this an excellent opportunity for firms equipped to deliver such IT solutions. Businesses with experience in educational services or government projects may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature.

## Notice

DfE Payments Service - Secondary BACS supplier - provision of payment services for DfE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e0ed250-6902-4ff4-83fe-b593ce04e843 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2019 - 18 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,120 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e0ed250-6902-4ff4-83fe-b593ce04e843

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e0ed250-6902-4ff4-83fe-b593ce04e843
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf03ee24-800c-46d3-aa94-67495e6df571
  n/a

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