---
title: "Bacs Payment System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e091"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-10"
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# Bacs Payment System

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e091

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## Summary

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the implementation of a Bacs Payment System. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and is intended to take place in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active and interested parties should be aware of the key deadlines: the enquiry period ends on 4th September 2026, and the tender submission deadline is 11th September 2026. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, with an anticipated contract value of £60,000. The contract includes an initial two-year fixed term with the possibility of four yearly extensions, potentially extending the contract until 2032.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in software and financial transaction systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntarily and community social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector and those capable of delivering high-quality, industry-specific software solutions that support Bacs payments and direct debit management would find this tender especially beneficial. The procurement criteria focus on cost, quality, and a demonstration of capabilities, offering a comprehensive opportunity for competitive and innovative providers.

## Notice

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking to install a new payments platform which supports Bacs Payments & Direct Debits, Paperless Direct Debit Sign Up and Direct Debit Management. An initial two-year fixed term, and four optional annual extensions thereafter subject to agreement (2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Software-package-and-information-systems./8F4G8P69ZN To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/8F4G8P69ZN

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An initial two-year fixed term, with the option of four annual extensions (2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075903-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| 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 | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN1 1RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells |
| Delivery location | TLJ46 West Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 15:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075903-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075903-2026
  10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/8F4G8P69ZN
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Software-package-and-information-systems./8F4G8P69ZN
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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