Award

Merchant Acquiring services via CCS RM6325 Lot 1

EAST HERTS COUNCIL

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Award

13 May 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Merchant Acquiring services via CCS RM6325 Lot 1" has been completed by East Herts Council, located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of banking services, specifically for card payments from web, phone, Tonepay, and parking. The procurement method used was selective, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The main procurement category was services. The award was finalised on 5th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, and it includes an option for two additional extensions of 12 months each. The total contract value is £369,600.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and banking solutions, particularly those offering merchant acquiring services. Considering it's a framework agreement call-off, this would benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. Worldpay (UK) Ltd, the awarded supplier, indicates that both seasoned industry players and emerging businesses can successfully compete and secure contracts, facilitating business growth and strengthening market presence.

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Notice Title

Merchant Acquiring services via CCS RM6325 Lot 1

Notice Description

Merchant Acquiring services for card payments from the web, phone, Tonepay and parking.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24ef8fe1-08fb-48f9-8fc4-e11006e007f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f18918d-7b7f-4d1c-897c-a818c5de3430
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£369,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£369,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST HERTS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8EQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLDPAY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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