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Contract for the Provision of Payment Card Services

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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19 Jun 2017 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Payment Card Services". This service will cater to residents and businesses in Gateshead, allowing payments to be made via various methods including cash, cheque, and debit or credit cards across a national network of outlets. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 27 March 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2017 and will run for a duration of two years, concluding on 30 September 2019. The total value of the contract is £114,000 and falls under the industry category of financial transaction processing and clearing-house services in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide financial transaction services, particularly those with capabilities in multi-channel payment processing. Companies specialising in electronic banking solutions, payment card services, or those with established links in the Post Office and PayPoint networks will find themselves well-positioned to compete. As the contract is aimed at enhancing the payment options for a local government and its housing company, businesses with experience in bespoke service development and secure transaction processes will be particularly attractive to the Gateshead Council as they seek to meet the needs of their clients effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Payment Card Services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a Payment Card Service providing residents and businesses in Gateshead with the facility to make payments to the Council and The Gateshead Housing Company Limited (the Purchasers) using various outlets in cash, by cheque or using debit or credit cards. The Purchasers would like to offer this service across a national network of outlets and will require access to a network of payment facilities including the Post Office and PayPoint networks as these services are already being utilised by some Clients. Transactions, processed using the service, must clear into the Purchaser's main bank account and the solution must provide proper clearing bank guarantees and full safeguarding of any monies. Consolidated electronic files should be supplied for the reconciliation of transactions the format of which will be agreed with the successful contractor. There may also be a requirement for payment cards incorporating a design agreed with the Purchasers and identifying the Clients unique account number.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1058fc1f-d0ff-47b9-93e9-3748b8da4a8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 1-2 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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