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Merchant Acquiring Services

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council seeking services under the title "Merchant Acquiring Services" within the financial and insurance services industry category. The location for this procurement is the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded on 26th August 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £4,462,048, commenced on 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2030. The procurement was conducted through a further competition within the Crown Commercial Services Framework, specifically RM6325 - Payment Acceptance 2 - Lot 1: Payment Acceptance Services, and the supplier is Lloyds Banking Group.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale financial service providers specializing in card payment processing and associated payment equipment. While the procurement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with expertise in merchant acquiring services can benefit from the steady revenue stream and long-term engagement afforded by this substantial contract. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions within the said framework would be well-positioned to compete and deliver value, enhancing their business growth and market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merchant Acquiring Services

Notice Description

Merchant acquiring services for processing card payments as well as associated payment equipment. Additional information: This contract was awarded following a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6325 - Payment Acceptance 2 - Lot 1: Payment Acceptance Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-099ac837-8aa3-41db-82ad-66a30bb0cf82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392a5520-c7d0-44b6-8190-14035a423862
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,462,048 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,462,048 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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