---
title: "Hosted solution and annual maintenance of existing BACS payment system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ccbf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-14"
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# Hosted solution and annual maintenance of existing BACS payment system

Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ccbf

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## Summary

Thanet District Council recently completed the procurement process for upgrading its existing BACS payment system. This public procurement contract, titled "Hosted solution and annual maintenance of existing BACS payment system," falls under the category of goods relating to software packages and information systems. The limited competition procurement was concluded with an award and subsequent contract to Paygate Solutions Limited, an SME located in Wallingford. The main activities centred in Margate, UK, started on 26th August 2025 and are set to conclude by 25th August 2028. The contract has a gross value of £47,370, aligning with sub-central government classification requirements, under UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in software solutions and system upgrades. The successful completion by Paygate Solutions Limited, known for their expertise in payment systems, further reflects the potential for similar businesses to capitalise on upcoming tenders that require innovative and secure financial system applications. Businesses equipped with the ability to enhance existing systems with improved security, functionality, and automation would find such tenders to be strategically advantageous.

## Notice

To upgrade Thanet District Council's existing hosted BACS payment system to the latest version, to provide greater security, better functionality and more automation. This system will be used by various council departments for the collection of money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065367-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,475 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARGATE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT9 1XZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Thanet |
| Electoral ward | Cliftonville West |
| Westminster constituency | East Thanet |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAYGATE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 16:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065367-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065367-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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