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title: "BACs Payment Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dcf54228-1901-4a95-ab78-b728511c9034"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROYDON COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# BACs Payment Support Services

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcf54228-1901-4a95-ab78-b728511c9034

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## Summary

The procurement process, spearheaded by Croydon Council, culminated in the award of the BACs Payment Support Services contract to Bottomline Technologies Limited. This contract, within the software package and information systems industry category (CPV code 48000000), involves the supply of BACs payment system software and support services for a three-year period, starting from 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2029. Located in London, the procurement process employed a direct single tender action below threshold procurement method, with the award published on 22 June 2026, following the tender's closure on 19 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and payment systems, particularly those supporting enterprise-level solutions. With Croydon Council recognising the suitability of SMEs and VCSEs, smaller businesses, especially those with a track record in financial software services, may find similar future tenders advantageous for strategic growth. Engaging with such public sector clients could enhance market presence and lead to further opportunities in governmental procurement contracts.

## Notice

Award of the BACs Payment System contract to Bottomline Technologies LTD for 3 years, effective from 15 June 2026, for the supply of the BACs payment system, including software, payment hubs enterprise, and support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d24677-bd6c-4d78-a99f-964765f0d9e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,148 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,148 |
| 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## 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

- 22 Jun 2026 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d24677-bd6c-4d78-a99f-964765f0d9e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d24677-bd6c-4d78-a99f-964765f0d9e5
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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