Scope
Reference
FIN032
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £119,607.45 excluding VAT
- £143,528.94 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKC12 - South Teesside
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Bottomline Technologies Limited
1600 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, England
Reading
RG7 4SA
United Kingdom
Email: rharrison@bottomline.com
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Middlesbrough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJH-5252-HJDM
PO Box 500
Middlesbrough
TS1 9FT
United Kingdom
Region: UKC12 - South Teesside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government