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title: "West Northamptonshire Council BACS Bureau Services"
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# West Northamptonshire Council BACS Bureau Services

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2fbef39-884b-490f-aee5-28b0234b89ac

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## Summary

The procurement process for the BACS Bureau Services contract was executed by West Northamptonshire Council under a selective tendering method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, which focuses on providing accounting and billing software services, falls under the industry category of accounting software packages and systems. Located in Northampton, England, the contract was awarded to SmarterPay Limited, with a total value of £49,000. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the awarded contract period spanning from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2030. Key procurement dates include the tender period ending on 26th March 2026 and the contract being awarded on 27th March 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and billing software solutions, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were considered suitable for this tender. The engagement with West Northamptonshire Council under this prestigious contract could significantly enhance the profile and growth prospects for suppliers capable of meeting the specified requirements. This opportunity is ideal for businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality software support within the public sector framework, allowing them to expand their footprint in government contracting and services.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a BACs Bureau for West Northamptonshire Council and their customers and partners under the lead authority shared services arrangement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8aad1f7-7c6b-4cb7-90dd-3910f614af6c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48443000 - Accounting software package
- 48444000 - Accounting system
- 48444100 - Billing system

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8aad1f7-7c6b-4cb7-90dd-3910f614af6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8aad1f7-7c6b-4cb7-90dd-3910f614af6c
  11th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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