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Merchant Acquiring Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a procurement process for "Merchant Acquiring Services" under the open procedure. This framework agreement is intended for use by UK public sector bodies, including Central Government Departments, NHS bodies, and Local Authorities. The services are divided into three Lots, covering merchant acquiring services, equipment, and payment gateway services. The end date for this tender was 23 November 2015, with the awarded contract starting on 1 March 2016 and concluding on 28 February 2018. The procurement falls under the banking services category and addresses a nationwide need across the United Kingdom and additional regions.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses involved in payment processing, financial services, and technology solutions, including both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The extensive scope of work and the multi-supplier nature of the framework agreement allow for diverse companies to compete by offering innovative payment solutions or acquiring technology. Engaging with this procurement process can help businesses expand their client base within the public sector while enhancing their service offerings in a competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merchant Acquiring Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (the Authority) has put in place a Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. The established Framework Agreement is for the provision of merchant acquiring services, merchant acquiring equipment, and payment gateway services. The Services within the scope of this Framework Agreement have been sub-divided into 3 Lots: Lot 1 - Merchant Acquiring Services and Merchant Acquiring Equipment: A multi-Supplier Lot across all UK public sector bodies to provide services including: Merchant Acquiring Services - the provision of the settlement service allowing the funds to pass from the end users (payer) card account into a Contracting Authority's bank account for payment of items and services quickly and securely in line with UK market transaction offerings in other sectors; and Merchant Acquiring Equipment - the provision of physical payment terminals, telephone order facilities and internet solutions to enable the card payment data to reach the merchant acquirer. Lot 2 - Merchant Acquiring Services and Payment Gateway Services: A multi-Supplier Lot across all UK public sector bodies to provide services including: Merchant Acquiring Services - the provision of the settlement service allowing the funds to pass from the end users (payer) card account into a Contracting Authority's bank account for payment of items and services quickly and securely in line with UK market transaction offerings in other sectors; and Payment Gateway Services - the provision of Payment Gateway services to facilitate online acceptance of debit and credit cards, e-wallets and alternative payment solutions. Lot 3 - Merchant Acquiring Services, Merchant Acquiring Equipment, and Payment Gateway Services: A multi-Supplier Lot across all UK public sector bodies to provide services including: Merchant Acquiring Services - the provision of the settlement service allowing the funds to pass from the end users (payer) card account into a Contracting Authority's bank account for payment of items and services quickly and securely in line with UK market transaction offerings in other sectors; and Merchant Acquiring Equipment - the provision of physical payment terminals, telephone order facilities and internet solutions to enable the card payment data to reach the merchant acquirer; and Payment Gateway Services - the provision of Payment Gateway services to facilitate online acceptance of debit and credit cards, e-wallets and alternative payment solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78eb3aad-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef078a2-6c70-4f0b-954c-f70eb58be378
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000,000,000 Over £10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2016 - 28 Feb 2018 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS AVAILABLE UNDER ATTACHMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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