---
title: "Electronic Payment Management Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829195"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829195.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
---

# Electronic Payment Management Service

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829195

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves West Lothian Council as the buying organisation for a contract titled "Electronic Payment Management Service." This falls under the industry category of "General public services" and is located in Livingston, Scotland, within the UKM78 region. The contract stage is marked as an Award, dated 31st March 2026, with the procurement method being open under an open procedure. The contract aims to secure a cloud-based payment service to manage Bacs payments, prompt payments, cheques, direct debits, and more, enhancing the council's financial processing capabilities.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in electronic payment solutions, especially those that can provide robust, cloud-based financial services. Companies with expertise in setting up and managing Bacs and Direct Debit payment systems would find this contract to be particularly beneficial for growth. Given the requirements for an inclusive and reliable payment management service that adheres to modern standards, tech firms, especially those specialising in payment infrastructure and finance technology, would be well-suited to participate in such procurement processes. Bottomline Technologies Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, indicating the competitive nature and the capabilities required to secure such tenders.

## Notice

West Lothian Council requires a cloud based payment service which manages Bacs payments, prompt payments, Cheques, Direct Debits etc.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council has used a Bankers Automated Clearing System (BACS) since 2007. The aim is to procure a robust BACS payments / Direct Debit collection system which meets the needs of the council for collection and receipt of payments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553696 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,851 |

## 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

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553696

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553696
  Electronic Payment Management Service - West Lothian Council requires a cloud based payment service which manages Bacs payments, prompt payments, Cheques, Direct Debits etc.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829195
- https://www.bottomline.com/uk

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