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title: "BACS Payment Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7474f690-260e-48ad-91f4-a922728f92eb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2020-03-18"
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# BACS Payment Software

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7474f690-260e-48ad-91f4-a922728f92eb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves OFSTED, the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for "BACS Payment Software" to Bottomline Technologies Limited. This contract, valued at £36,720, is part of the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 11 Framework Agreement (RM1557.11). The contract period commenced on 1 February 2020 and will end on 31 January 2022. Notably, the tender was closed on 13 December 2019, reflecting the completion status of this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development and financial technology. Companies that specialise in payment solutions or have experience delivering software services to government bodies would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the public sector increasingly embraces digital solutions, firms capable of supplying efficient and reliable payment software may find potential growth avenues by aligning their offerings with public sector needs.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 11 Framework Agreement RM1557.11. This contract is for the provision of BACS Payment Software to enable Ofsted to make payments to suppliers, payroll, etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c66e109-b7c1-46bd-9660-943a31fc7f01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,720 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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

- 18 Mar 2020 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c66e109-b7c1-46bd-9660-943a31fc7f01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c66e109-b7c1-46bd-9660-943a31fc7f01
  18th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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