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title: "003752 - BACS Bureau Software and Hardware Security Module (HSM)"
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# 003752 - BACS Bureau Software and Hardware Security Module (HSM)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-339dcb89-8f78-4f1d-9733-6b4354f10fb8

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Durham County Council involves the provision of a BACS bureau software platform, including Hardware Security Module (HSM) services. This process is classified under the "Transaction-processing software package" industry category and pertains to services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a selective method through a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The awarding stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Interbacs Ltd as of 14th July 2026. The contract period commences on 15th July 2026 and concludes on 14th July 2030, with a total contract value of £88,648.40.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in transaction-processing software and related services, specifically those capable of integrating with Oracle Fusion and Civica systems. Although this particular tender does not favour small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms with expertise in the provision of financial software platforms are well-suited to compete. This contract represents significant growth potential for companies that can deliver robust and secure transaction-processing solutions within a government framework setting.

## Notice

Provision of a BACS bureau software platform, including HSM, to support Durham County Council's Direct Debit and Direct Credit submission requirements, including integration with Oracle Fusion and Civica systems. Call off from G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb9534a7-7ac9-41a6-871a-1fd49c9736f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,648 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,648 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERBACS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb9534a7-7ac9-41a6-871a-1fd49c9736f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb9534a7-7ac9-41a6-871a-1fd49c9736f5
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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