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title: "RFI for BACS software solution"
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buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
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# RFI for BACS software solution

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-682fd8b0-751a-4a40-96ac-894bda82ade4

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## Summary

The Cornwall Council has initiated a planning stage procurement process for a Request for Information (RFI) for a BACS software solution. The deadline for engagement is set for 11th November 2022. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, with a value of 25,000 GBP. The Council is looking for potential suppliers to participate in this soft market assessment, providing information to aid in developing a business proposal.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses operating in the software and financial services sectors in the United Kingdom. Suppliers with expertise in BACS payment solutions are encouraged to participate. The Cornwall Council, as the buying organisation, aims to gather market insights to potentially replace its current payment system. Participating in this soft market assessment does not imply any commercial commitment and will not affect future procurement opportunities. Potential suppliers are expected to upload their responses via the Proactis Due North system by 14:00 on 11th November 2022.

## Notice

Request for Information Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential suppliers and software solutions in the market, to replace the current BACS Payment Solution. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable the Council to develop a business proposal. Any such proposal would be subject to the development and approval of a business case, and, as such, this exercise implies no commercial commitment. This is not a formal tender document. Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. The series of questions and areas of interest detailed in the attached Word document are designed to allow potential suppliers to highlight their solution features. If you are interested in this area of service provision and helping with our assessment of the market, please complete the "Information Required" section within the attached document, along with any additional information you consider to be relevant and return by uploading to the Proactis Due North system by 14:00 Friday the 11th of November 2022 https://procontract.due-north.com RFI for BACS software solution - DN639175

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1643b8f4-e344-4a3e-a7f4-43b92ad5e309 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2022 at 10:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1643b8f4-e344-4a3e-a7f4-43b92ad5e309

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1643b8f4-e344-4a3e-a7f4-43b92ad5e309
  27th October 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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