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title: "PTX Bacs Subscription Service"
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buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PTX Bacs Subscription Service

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25d46670-69a6-47d5-bd67-85f7fa1b9de4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PTX Bacs Subscription Service" was conducted by the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, focusing on software package and information systems within the services industry category. The contract, awarded to Bottomline Technologies Limited, involves the provision of a cloud-based payment service that securely manages Bacs. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £44,000. This direct award method, targeting businesses in the United Kingdom, reflects a completed procurement stage as of 7th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software service providers, particularly SMEs, to engage in public procurement with local government entities. Despite the direct awarding nature of this contract, businesses capable of offering innovative or cost-effective software solutions can benefit from similar future opportunities. Engaging with councils like Stockport could enhance business visibility and provide a platform for growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

Bottomline PT-X(R) is a cloud-based Payment service that securely manages Bacs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3babebc-81b3-4258-9b66-4321297a44e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3babebc-81b3-4258-9b66-4321297a44e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3babebc-81b3-4258-9b66-4321297a44e2
  7th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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