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FIN032 - PTX Bacs Subscription Service

Middlesbrough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Middlesbrough Council

Buyer Address: PO Box 500, Middlesbrough, UKC12, TS1 9FT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
119607.45 GBP
Published
08 Sep 2025, 12:53
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Sep 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Bottomline Technologies Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Bottomline Technologies currently provides a bureaux service to the Council, enabling the processing of BACS payments. The existing contract is a rolling agreement that is nearing expiry, and the Council now needs to secure a more cost-effective and robust contractual arrangement. While exploring alternative providers is an option, switching would have a significant impact on resources and could introduce substantial technical challenges. This may result in delays or disruptions to payments to suppliers and residents, ultimately affecting the delivery of essential Council services. Therefore, any change would create disproportionate operational risks.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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