---
title: "BACS Transmission Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c27"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-25"
---

# BACS Transmission Software

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c27

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## Summary

The procurement process for "BACS Transmission Software" was initiated by Somerset Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. This tender pertains to the services category, specifically focusing on software support services. The procurement was classified under a direct method, below the threshold, and did not involve a competitive process. The award for the tender was completed on 25th February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029. This opportunity is in the UKK23 region and targeting sub-central government needs.

The tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, ideally small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the awarded supplier, AccessPay, which is an SME based in Manchester. Businesses that can provide robust software solutions to support BACS transactions may have potential growth opportunities by targeting similar procurement needs in the public sector. Somerset Council's direct procurement approach suggests a focus on efficiency and tailoring solutions to meet specific governmental operational requirements, making it suitable for tech enterprises looking to expand their reach in public authority projects.

## Notice

New consolidated BACS solution for the Unitary Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016937-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016937-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016937-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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