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Supplier Hosted Cloud Solution for Merchant Acquiring and Payment Gateway Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2025 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking bids for a Supplier Hosted Cloud Solution for Merchant Acquiring and Payment Gateway Services, classified under the Banking and Investment Services category. This procurement process is in the Tender stage and is using an open procedure. The total value of the contract is £2,200,000. The intended start date for the contract is 1st April 2025, with an end date of 31st March 2029. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 20th February 2025. The delivery location for the services is within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial technologies, particularly those offering cloud-based payment processing solutions. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for such enterprises. Firms experienced in delivering scalable and secure merchant services will find this opportunity advantageous for business growth through a long-term partnership with the council. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, allowing businesses of all sizes to compete fairly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplier Hosted Cloud Solution for Merchant Acquiring and Payment Gateway Services

Notice Description

Procurement of supplier hosted cloud solution for merchant acquiring and payment gateway services. Extension options up to 4 years each, with maximum period of 12 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bb7678a-49d6-432d-9b0a-7623dfbf4f5b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
BeiBei Liu
Contact Email
beibei.liu@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163052364

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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