Tender

Banking Services and Merchant Acquiring Services

SEFTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Oct 2020 at 16:06

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Sep 2020 at 12:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council is currently undertaking a tender process for Banking Services and Merchant Acquiring Services, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2021 and continue until 31st March 2024, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The tender has been divided into two lots, specifically Lot 1 for Banking Services and Lot 2 for Merchant Acquiring Services. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 14th October 2020, and the estimated value of the contract is £750,000. The services are aimed to be provided within the North West region of the United Kingdom, adhering to relevant statutory regulations.

This procurement offers valuable opportunities for financial institutions and service providers in the banking sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive banking solutions or merchant services. Businesses that specialise in banking facilities or technology-driven payment solutions might find a competitive edge in this tender. Notably, firms looking to expand their public sector clientele and those equipped to handle complex banking service requirements will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Banking Services and Merchant Acquiring Services

Notice Description

Sefton Council is seeking to renew its contract for the provision of Banking Services and Merchant Acquiring Services. The period of contract will be 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024 plus 2 one year optional periods. The Council's banking arrangements and merchant services with the successful contractor or contractors will be conducted in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements including in particular the Local Government Finance Acts 1988 and 1992 and the Education Reform Act 1988, and all Regulations made under these Acts. The contract has been placed into two Lots. Lot 1 for Banking Services, and Lot 2 for Merchant Acquiring Services. Tenders can be for: *Either of lots 1 and 2 *lots 1 and 2 together.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37899537-604a-41e4-b11f-1ef96b29cb11
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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