--- title: "Third Party Managed Direct Debit solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a09d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a09d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a09d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a09d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-10" --- # Third Party Managed Direct Debit solution Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a09d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a09d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a09d.json) ## Summary Warwickshire County Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Third Party Managed Direct Debit solution within the banking services industry category. This procurement process aims to establish a system to automate income collection through Direct Debit mandates, enhancing efficiency and compliance with BACs requirements. The procurement is conducted via an open competition under the "Below threshold" method, with tender submissions required by 9th March 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £120,000 (gross £144,000) over an initial period starting on 4th May 2026, with a potential extension up to another 24 months. The opportunity is based in the United Kingdom, with detailed requirements available through Warwickshire County Council's e-tendering portal. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial technology solutions, including those capable of handling large volumes of transactions such as those related to adult social care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to submit proposals, as the contract allows for scalability and additional purchases in direct debit solutions. The evaluation will consider both cost (60%) and quality (40%), making it crucial for businesses to demonstrate value and adherence to specified auditing standards. Businesses that can leverage automation and streamline financial processes would find this an opportune moment to expand their service offerings and potentially establish a longstanding partnership with a public authority. ## Notice Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking a third party Direct Debit solution, with the potential to progress to a fully managed service. The solution must support the automated collection of income to reduce manual data entry, improve efficiency, and minimise the need for ongoing monitoring. The Council requires a system capable of fast and accurate creation and verification of Direct Debit mandates, fully compliant with BACs requirements and aligned with Warwickshire County Council's internal audit standards. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The Council reserves the right to make additional purchases during the contract that fall under the category of direct debit solutions. Renewal: The service will be required for an initial contract term of 2 years however, WCC reserves the right to extend the contract by further multiple periods not exceeding 24 months, 24 months being the maximum extension period. The extension period(s) are at the Council's discretion. ### Planning Information We welcome interested suppliers to complete the Questionnaire that has been published via our e-procurement portal Warwickshire County Council In-Tend, with Reference: WAR-0006. The Council would be grateful if you could complete the questions in the market testing document and respond by 8th of October 2025 at 12 Noon. You should submit your completed responses by uploading via Warwickshire County Council In-Tend or by email to: sallyelmobayad@warwickshire.gov.uk The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Contact Details: If you have any questions regarding this Market testing exercise, then please upload via the correspondence function on Warwickshire County Council In-Tend or by email to: sallyelmobayad@warwickshire.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011878-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 8 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 4 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | £120,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WARWICK | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4SA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66110000 - Banking services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2026 at 13:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011878-2026 - 24 Sep 2025 at 08:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059081-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011878-2026 10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059081-2025 24th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/midlands/home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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