Tender

For the Provision of Merchant Acquiring Services

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Tender

02 May 2023 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Oldham Council and Pendle Borough Council have issued a tender for the Provision of Merchant Acquiring Services. The contracting process involves setting up new merchant IDs and terminals, replacing existing terminals, supplying chip and pin machines, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. The procurement falls under the Financial and insurance services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the open stage with a tender period closing on 1st June 2023 and a contract period commencing on 1st August 2023 until 31st July 2027.

This opportunity is suited for businesses providing financial and insurance services, specifically those experienced in merchant acquiring services that comply with PCI-DSS requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender process. Businesses interested in expanding their operations in the North West region of the United Kingdom should consider submitting their proposals by the specified deadline to potentially secure a long-term contract with the councils.

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Notice Title

For the Provision of Merchant Acquiring Services

Notice Description

Oldham Council and Pendle Borough Council are seeking a provider to undertake merchant acquiring services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Setting up of new merchant ID's and terminals Replacing existing terminals that must offer truncation of PAN numbers on receipts Supply hardware (i.e. chip and pin machines). Ensure that the services confirm with PCI-DSS requirements, Payment Services Regulations, UK Cards Association and operate within the current rules of the card schemes. Further details can be found in the tender documents which are published on the Chest portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db4b5478-efd9-4e03-96a0-8dcb3c793d4e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UT
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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