Award

Merchant Acquirer in relation to the Crown Commercial Service RM6118 Payment Acceptance Framework, Lot 1

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Oct 2023 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for a Merchant Acquirer service related to the Crown Commercial Service RM6118 Payment Acceptance Framework, Lot 1. This contract aims to enable the council to accept debit and credit card payments from various banks. The contract start date is set for 1st September 2023, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The contract value is £687,002.05 GBP, and the tender period ended on 7th July 2023. The contracting authority is Durham County Council, located in Durham, England, operating in the financial and insurance services industry.

This tender opportunity for a Merchant Acquirer service presents a chance for businesses in financial and business services, such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, to engage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to participate in this procurement. The council's focus on enabling electronic payments creates a market for businesses looking to offer payment services, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their service offerings in the payment acceptance sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merchant Acquirer in relation to the Crown Commercial Service RM6118 Payment Acceptance Framework, Lot 1

Notice Description

Call-off in relation to the Crown Commercial Service RM6118 Payment Acceptance Framework, Lot 1 The primary objective of this contract is to enable Durham County Council to accept debit and credit card payments from card issuing banks (e.g. Visa & MasterCard). The proposed Contract start date is from 01 September 2023 to 31 August 2025. The contract is to be let with the option to extend for a further 24 months from the end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-deb593a8-f696-4c62-aa4c-b820250532bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc25269-b8ff-4710-aede-8b2182d12c42
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£687,002 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£687,002 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 4-5 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAYCARD PAYMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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