FOI reference: FOI-2026-3712
You asked
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting access to the following recorded information held in relation to Bankers’ Automated Clearing System (BACS) payment processing:
- The name of the software system(s) currently used to facilitate BACS payments.
- The contract end date(s) and/or next renewal date(s) for the above system(s).
- Is there the option to extend beyond the renewal date, and if so, for how long?
- The current annual contract value paid for this software (excluding VAT).
- If the exact figure is exempt, please provide the value within a cost band or range.
- The platform(s) or website(s) that UK Statistics Authority uses to advertise tenders for financial or payments-related software contracts (for example: Contracts Finder, Find a Tender Service, or another procurement portal).
- The job title, team name, or generic departmental contact details (e.g. a shared inbox) for the role responsible for managing or renewing this contract.
If the requested information is held across multiple contracts or systems, please provide details for each where applicable.
We said
Thank you for your request.
The UK Statistics Authority's banking requirements, including the software to facilitate Bankers’ Automated Clearing System (BACS) payments, is covered under the service provided by Government Banking.
Government Banking is a shared government function that provides banking services across central government, and it is responsible for the centralised procurement, management and security assurance of contracts and suppliers.
The BACS payment software used by the UK Statistics Authority is named Bacstel-IP. The Authority does not hold information in relation to the contract for this software.
Therefore, queries regarding the BACS payment software contract should be directed to helpdesk.gbs@hmrc.gov.uk.