Tender

Merchant Acquiring Services

GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Oct 2018 at 10:54

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02 Oct 2018 at 10:52

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2018 at 10:49

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2018 at 10:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gravesham Borough Council is conducting a tender process for "Merchant Acquiring Services" aimed at reviewing its existing merchant acquiring arrangements. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2019 for an initial duration of three years, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions on 5th November 2018. The total value of the contract is £200,000, and it falls under the financial and insurance services category. The delivery of services will be primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in financial services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses capable of implementing innovative market practices and enhancing service delivery standards will be particularly well-suited to compete. Interested firms should prepare comprehensive proposals that address the specific requirements outlined by Gravesham Borough Council to increase their chances of success in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merchant Acquiring Services

Notice Description

Gravesham Borough Council is undertaking a review of its current merchant acquiring arrangements and through this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is inviting potential service providers to tender for a new contract to commence from April 1st, 2019 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to renew for a further 2 years on a 1 + 1 year basis. Annual renewals will be at the discretion of the Council once the initial contract period has expired. The Council may decide, however, not to renew the contract after the initial period, and to retender for the services required. Clearly, the priority is the successful delivery of the Services described in this ITT. The Council considers, however, that the implementation of new services provides an excellent opportunity to introduce change, and particularly the introduction of best market practices is seen as a key component of the tender. Tenderers are encouraged, therefore, to consider this requirement in formulating their response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b507f393-cc01-4fb5-ae84-56658389cd45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149d39ec-f5b4-4228-8ba7-066be3d649ec
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 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
GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAVESEND
Postcode
DA12 1AU
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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