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title: "BACS System Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000681926"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-14"
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# BACS System Replacement

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681926

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by West Lothian Council involves the replacement of a BACS payment and collection system, titled "BACS System Replacement." This contract falls under the services industry category and was awarded to Bottomline Technologies Ltd. The contract, valued at £40,000, was signed on 3rd February 2022 and is currently active. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was made following completion of the tender process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on payment systems, IT services, and financial software solutions, particularly those with experience in BACS implementations. Companies that can provide robust support and maintenance, along with the necessary training for staff, will have a competitive advantage. Additionally, businesses exploring cloud technology or offering on-premise options could find this contract particularly relevant for their growth strategies.

## Notice

To procure and implement a replacement BACS payment and collection system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement and Scope; To procure and implement a replacement BACS payment and collection system. All interfaces to council systems, including automation of reports to five service areas. Reporting functionality that automatically highlights payment / collection errors and warnings. Support and maintenance provision with clear SLA's on recovery, fixes, fault resolution and upgrade frequency. Full disaster recovery provision and failover timescales. Exploring cloud technology as well as any on-premise options. Training and support for staff in the effective use of the system. Decommissioning the existing BACS system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440663 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

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

## 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
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440663

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440663
  BACS System Replacement - To procure and implement a replacement BACS payment and collection system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681926
- https://www.bottomline.com/uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/livingston-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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