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Provision of Merchant Acquirer Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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27 Jun 2022 at 09:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process revolves around the DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency seeking to contract the "Provision of Merchant Acquirer Services" to facilitate credit and debit card processing. This service is classified under financial and insurance services and is based in Swansea, Wales. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, aimed to ensure a competitive bidding environment, with the contract awarded on 31st May 2022 and running until 31st May 2025. The total contract value is £69,170,000, with the tender period for submission having ended on 21st April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in financial services, particularly those specialising in transaction processing, integrated payment systems, and terminal leasing. Companies capable of providing a comprehensive suite of merchant acquiring solutions, including both online and in-person payment processing, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this market. Notably, as the contract has been awarded to Barclays Bank PLC, prospective bidders should leverage their experience and innovation to differentiate their offerings in future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Merchant Acquirer Services

Notice Description

The Agreement will be for the services of a Merchant Acquirer to facilitate credit and debit card processing on behalf of the Authority within the following environments: - - Internet - Cardholder present - Cardholder not present The service to be provided will include as a minimum: - Transaction processing - online, manual and telephone - Integrated system links - Provision of rented processing terminals with Chip and Pin functionality - Online payment and settlement service accessed via the internet. Additional information: Previous Notice: 2021/S 000-007863

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc355c3c-a99d-45a7-90c9-d7e9a504efbd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£69,170,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,170,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 3-4 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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAYS BANK

Further Information

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