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title: "Provision of a BACS payments SaaS solution for RPA"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Provision of a BACS payments SaaS solution for RPA

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a68b3c8a-0bbf-4b7a-8351-a5c7ebe73622

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of a BACS payments SaaS solution for the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Bristol, England. This contract involves a 2 x 1-year subscription to the Bottomline Technologies Ltd PT-X BACS payments platform, with a total value of £78,910. The procurement method used was selective, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 23rd March 2022, while the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for software developers and service providers specialising in SaaS solutions, particularly in the finance and payments sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on innovation and customer service in such contracts. With the growing demand for digital solutions, particularly in public sector operations, businesses that offer agile and user-friendly software solutions could leverage this tender to enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Notice of the award of a 2 x 1-year subscription to the Bottomline Technologies Ltd PT-X BACS payments SaaS platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fb05ab-3fb4-48d0-ae3b-7a7c3e8680b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,910 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,910 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol 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

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 14:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fb05ab-3fb4-48d0-ae3b-7a7c3e8680b1
- 23 Mar 2022 at 13:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fb05ab-3fb4-48d0-ae3b-7a7c3e8680b1
- 23 Mar 2022 at 12:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fb05ab-3fb4-48d0-ae3b-7a7c3e8680b1
- 23 Mar 2022 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fb05ab-3fb4-48d0-ae3b-7a7c3e8680b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fb05ab-3fb4-48d0-ae3b-7a7c3e8680b1
  23rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab0c3e9d-9815-4486-94a2-d81257a674dc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b33de6c7-c018-481a-99fd-ff651cd59fa8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f94fa6ef-b38c-4871-b9c5-5f5b8054361e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d25f95b-4675-43c5-85d2-21b562339290
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