Award

Merchant Aquiring Services

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

21 Mar 2019 at 14:28

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for Merchant Acquiring Services, which aims to facilitate the collection of credit and debit card payments through the Council's website and via telephone. This tender is classified under banking services, and the procurement method followed an open procedure. The contract is set to commence on 16 January 2017 and is scheduled to run for three years, with an option to extend for two additional years. The closing date for submission of tenders was 15 August 2016, and all submissions were to be directed to the Kent Business Portal from the area of Sittingbourne, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in merchant acquiring and payment processing services, particularly those with capabilities in real-time transaction authorisation and settlement services. Companies that already collaborate with public sector entities or have experience in providing tailored payment solutions would be particularly well-suited to participate in this contract. As Swale Borough Council seeks to enhance its payment processes, competitors should be prepared to demonstrate their expertise and reliability in delivering seamless payment integration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merchant Aquiring Services

Notice Description

Swale Borough Council is inviting tenders for the merchant acquiring and related services contract for Swale Borough Council. The Council requires a merchant acquiring service to facilitate the collection of credit and debit card payments via the Council's web site and by telephone. The successful tenderer will be expected to provide a service that will include real time authorisation of card transactions, receive files of card payments collected and provide settlement direct to the Council's bank account. The Council already has in place the relevant software/hardware to enable the collection of card payments and has existing contracts with payment service providers. Internet service providers, payment service providers and software/hardware suppliers should therefore not respond to this opportunity. The contract will commence on 16 January 2017 and run for a period of three years and terminate on 15 January 2020. The Council requires the option (at its sole discretion) to extend the agreement for a further two years to 15 January 2022, and is also seeking quotes for periods of five years, again with the option to extend for a further two years. Further information Please respond to the Invitation to Tender which can be found on the Kent Business Portal The closing date for submission of responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) is 15 August 2016. Please submit any queries you have on the ITT using the option available as part of the ITT on the Council's website or the Kent Business Portal. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Register your interest on the Kent Business Portal Information about delivery location: Swale Borough Council is inviting tenders for the merchant acquiring and related services contract for Swale Borough Council. The Council requires a merchant acquiring service to facilitate the collection of credit and debit card payments via the Council's web site and by telephone. The successful tenderer will be expected to provide a service that will include real time authorisation of card transactions, receive files of card payments collected and provide settlement direct to the Council's bank account. The Council already has in place the relevant software/hardware to enable the collection of card payments and has existing contracts with payment service providers. Internet service providers, payment service providers and software/hardware suppliers should therefore not respond to this opportunity. The contract will commence on 16 January 2017 and run for a period of three years and terminate on 15 January 2020. The Council requires the option (at its sole discretion) to extend the agreement for a further two years to 15 January 2022, and is also seeking quotes for periods of five years, again with the option to extend for a further two years. Further information Please respond to the Invitation to Tender which can be found on the Kent Business Portal The closing date for submission of responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) is 15 August 2016. Please submit any queries you have on the ITT using the option available as part of the ITT on the Council's website or the Kent Business Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4b39354-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f554d53b-e073-404a-ab9b-049830d8d3a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£217,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£217,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2017 - 15 Jan 2020 2-3 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
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
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
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLDPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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