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title: "Payments Platform Tender"
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buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-11"
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# Payments Platform Tender

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ec70d36-6cf7-4320-b164-53188bae5749

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## Summary

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for a new "Payments Platform" to facilitate BACS Payments, Direct Debits, and Paperless DD Sign Ups. The current system is due to be phased out by September 2020, making it essential to have the new platform operational by the end of July 2020. The tender was released on 11th October 2019, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 1st November 2019 and submissions due by 8th November 2019. The evaluation is scheduled for the week commencing 11th November, with interviews to take place on 20th November, followed by the appointment of the contractor in the last week of November. This procurement falls under the goods category and is being conducted through an open procedure, with a contract value of £15,000.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial systems software and similar technologies. Companies that provide innovative payment solutions and can demonstrate compliance with the requirements outlined by the council would be well-positioned to compete. The successful implementation of a new payments platform will not only benefit the council by improving operational efficiency but also allow participating businesses to expand their clientele within the public sector.

## Notice

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to install a new payments platform which supports BACS Payments & Direct Debits, Paperless DD Sign Up and Direct Debit Management as the current system is end of life from September 2020. We will require the new system to be in place by the end of July 2020 to ensure a smooth transition. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement - Tender release: Friday 11th October 2019 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 1st November 2019 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 8th November 2019 Evaluation: w/c 11th November 2019 Interviews: Wednesday 20th November 2019, Times to be advised on invitation Appointment of contractor: w/c 25th November 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9ad000-fb12-4fa5-acba-fac8c5d73fa8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN1 1RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48442000 - Financial systems software package

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2019 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9ad000-fb12-4fa5-acba-fac8c5d73fa8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9ad000-fb12-4fa5-acba-fac8c5d73fa8
  11th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a02dd2ae-2eec-e911-80fa-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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