Published date: 12 August 2016

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 12 September 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Business transaction and personal business software package - 48400000

Location of contract

DE1 2FS

Value of contract

£54,000 to £90,000

Procurement reference

TD1151

Published date

12 August 2016

Closing date

12 September 2016

Contract start date

1 November 2016

Contract end date

31 October 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Tenders are invited for the supply of Secure Bankers' Automated Clearing Services (BACS) Payment Software as a Service within the European Union, to make payments directly from one bank account to another as a cost effective means to pay salaries and companies, and collect income from debtors and tax payers. Some system users are based within the organisations Derby Homes Ltd, any associated Trusts set up by the Council during the Contract Term, and some Schools within the Authority area; however, the management of the system rests with and licenses are paid for by Derby City Council.

The initial contract period is three (3) years; the contract is estimated to commence 01/11/2016 and expire 31/10/2019. There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. The maximum contract period is therefore five (5) years.

Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 14:00, 12/09/2016. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00, 14/09/2016.The process is being run via the Council etendering system www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents. Please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

About the buyer

Contact name

Andrew Grover

Address

The Council House
Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
England

Email

procurement@derby.gov.uk

Website

https://www.eastmidstenders.org