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Electronic Merchant Payment Service

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jun 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Electronic Merchant Payment Service," focusing on the provision of electronic payment services, including acquiring and merchant equipment. The contract, valued at £500,000, falls under the banking services industry category and covers delivery in the North West region of the United Kingdom. It was procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was made on 24th June 2025. The contract will commence on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude by 30th June 2027. Worldpay (UK) Limited has been awarded this contract, following the procedures outlined by the Crown Commercial Service Payment Acceptance framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in payment acceptance services. Companies with the capability to offer comprehensive electronic payment solutions, including gateway services and merchant equipment, would find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in the North West of England. The call-off from an established framework streamlines the procurement process, making it easier for well-established firms to participate and expand their reach in the public procurement market. By partnering with a reputable entity such as Lancashire County Council, successful bidders can further solidify their market position and potentially leverage this as a reference for future opportunities in similar fields.

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Notice Title

Electronic Merchant Payment Service

Notice Description

Provision of electronic payment services, including acquiring and merchant equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e8c6942-466a-414c-b606-71a7c0094161
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3beb49e4-3f7c-4d4f-8a71-cd7b2f58cc58
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLDPAY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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