--- title: "SG Payments Project - BACS Solution" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651239" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651239" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651239.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651239.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-04-19" --- # SG Payments Project - BACS Solution Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651239 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651239) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651239.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has initiated a planned procurement process titled "SG Payments Project - BACS Solution", aimed at enhancing its financial transaction capabilities. Given the anticipated increase in transactions from several million to potentially 25 million, this project focuses on developing a new payments service to meet growing user needs. Interested parties should note that the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 1 June 2021. The project is located in Edinburgh and falls under the services industry category, specifically related to IT solutions for financial transactions. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and financial services sectors, particularly those specialising in BACS payment solutions. Companies that can supply Bacs approved software, offer comprehensive service models, or provide related IT infrastructure support will find this procurement relevant. Engaging with the Scottish Government’s payments team can help vendors understand specific requirements, pricing models, and technical considerations necessary to participate in the forthcoming procurement process. ## Notice The Scottish Government handles several million financial transactions each year, but that number is expected to increase to potentially as many as 25 million as more powers are devolved from Westminster. In the years to come there will be a significant growth in transactions and currently we are building a new payments service to support this and to meet user needs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Payments project require a Bacs Solution to enable the payment platform to make Bacs payments. The solution the Payments project requires could be delivered as a product that is purchased or as a service that is subscribed to from a Bacs approved Solution Supplier. The following are essential requirements: -Bacs approved software from the Bacs maintained register. -Routing of outbound Bacs payments from the Payments platform - these will be benefit and pension payments in the Beta phase. -Routing of associated inbound Bacs rejections and returns. -Notification and automated collection/delivery of Bacs reports. -Support Bacs grade 3 user set up. -API connectivity. -Unattended submission and report collection. -Compatible with a Cloud solution. The following are desirable requirements: -Testing - availability of a sandbox test environment and the ability to simulate Bacs rejections and returns. -Fraud detection capabilities (e.g. black lists) of the products. -Faster Payments capabilities as a contingency means for making payments. -Offering that support in-house bureau set up. The Payments project is looking to: -Engage with the market -Understand how this can be delivered (e.g. a software that is licensed or a service) -Understand pricing/cost models -Discuss technical considerations If you would like to engage with the payments team please email SGPaymentService@gov.scot ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412430 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 66110000 - Banking services - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412430 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412430 SG Payments Project - BACS Solution - The Scottish Government handles several million financial transactions each year, but that number is expected to increase to potentially as many as 25 million as more powers are devolved from Westminster. In the years to come there will be a significant growth in transactions and currently we are building a new payments service to support this and to meet user needs. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651239 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=651239 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651239. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651239.json.