---
title: "FIN032 - PTX Bacs Subscription Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-08"
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# FIN032 - PTX Bacs Subscription Service

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595d3

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council, acting as the buying organisation, concluded the award stage of its public procurement process for the "FIN032 - PTX Bacs Subscription Service." This procurement falls under the IT services category and covers the region of UKC12 in the United Kingdom. The contract initiation is dated 4th September 2025, with a three-year term starting on 1st October 2025. Conducted as a direct procurement method without competition, the process aims to ensure seamless BACS payment processing services for the council. The procurement was primarily motivated by the need to secure a cost-effective and robust contractual arrangement, as the existing rolling agreement with Bottomline Technologies Limited neared expiry. This strategic contract ensures continuity in the council's essential payment services, mitigating potential risks associated with operational disruptions.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support for BACS payment systems. Though the procurement was secured by Bottomline Technologies Limited, a large enterprise based in Reading, there remains scope for other businesses to leverage similar opportunities by demonstrating expertise in IT services and cost-effective solutions that enhance operational efficiencies. Companies possessing a robust understanding of public sector service delivery and digital transformation projects are best positioned to take advantage of such procurement opportunities, potentially driving growth and partnerships with public authorities.

## Notice

Bottomline Technologies currently provides a bureaux service to the Council, enabling the processing of BACS payments. The existing contract is a rolling agreement that is nearing expiry, and the Council now needs to secure a more cost-effective and robust contractual arrangement. While exploring alternative providers is an option, switching would have a significant impact on resources and could introduce substantial technical challenges. This may result in delays or disruptions to payments to suppliers and residents, ultimately affecting the delivery of essential Council services. Therefore, any change would create disproportionate operational risks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054656-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,607 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054656-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054656-2025
  8th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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