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PS/16/184 Provision of Merchant Acquirer Services

D V L A

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01 Apr 2019 at 10:08

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28 Jun 2017 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS/16/184 Provision of Merchant Acquirer Services" was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) based in Swansea, Wales. The contract, valued at £55 million, involved selecting a merchant acquirer for processing credit and debit card transactions across various environments, including online and card-present transactions. The award was published on 1st April 2019, following its active status since 21st April 2017, and the contract period began on 1st May 2017 and ended on 30th April 2020. This process was initiated through a selective procurement method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th November 2016.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in banking and payment processing services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive transaction processing solutions. Companies specialising in integrated payment systems, online payment platforms, and Chip and Pin terminal services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the DVLA is a large public authority, associated contracts may also lead to further business growth through additional service requirements or expansions within the realm of financial services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS/16/184 Provision of Merchant Acquirer Services

Notice Description

To procure the services of a merchant acquirer for credit and debit card transactions conducted within the following environments:- * Internet; * Cardholder present; * Cardholder not present; The service to be provided will include: * Transaction processing - online, manual and telephone; * Integrated system links; * Provision of rented processing terminals with Chip and Pin functionality; * Provision of an online payment & settlement service accessed from a PC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bb26bd2-a7af-41fa-b4eb-b20838b2d90c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75196747-195f-4505-ba87-f04a0aa8a587
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
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 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
D V L A
Contact Name
David Cronin
Contact Email
david.cronin@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAYCARD PAYMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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