---
title: "PTX Subscription Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068286"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# PTX Subscription Service

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068286

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Portsmouth City Council for the "PTX Subscription Service", which involves BACS card payment services within the banking services industry. Located in Portsmouth, UK, this process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 27 March 2026. It runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with a total value of £90,000 GBP. The procurement method was classified as "below threshold - unknown", indicating flexibility for smaller businesses to engage in the process. The awarded contract is active, and the winning supplier is Bottomline Technologies Limited, based in Reading, UK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in banking and payment services. Given its sub-central government classification, it suits businesses adept at meeting local government demands. While Bottomline Technologies Limited, a large-scale enterprise, secured the contract, smaller enterprises with innovative payment solutions could still find prospects in similar future tenders. Understanding the procurement processes of local councils like Portsmouth offers an opportunity to expand into governmental services, which is essential for companies aiming to penetrate government contract markets. Businesses positioned to deliver IT, financial, and electronic payment services are particularly well-placed to compete effectively.

## Notice

BACS card payment services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034010-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 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 | £90,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 08:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034010-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034010-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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