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Merchant Acquiring 2024

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)

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15 Nov 2024 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) initiated a public procurement process titled "Merchant Acquiring 2024" within the services industry, specifically focused on international payment transfer services. This procurement process arose from interoperability issues with the current DVSA software, necessitating an extension of the payment gateway services contract with Barclays Bank. The procurement exercise, governed by regulations including Reg 72(9) and Reg 32(2)(b)(ii), was undertaken as a negotiation without prior publication. The process aimed at transitioning DVSA’s services to an in-sourced model. However, this contract was eventually cancelled, and the initiative was marked as unsuccessful. The procurement method used was limited, and it covered a region within the UK as specified.

This tender provides potential business growth opportunities for firms specialising in payment gateway solutions and financial technology services. Companies adept at replacing or enhancing existing financial transaction systems would find this tender very appealing. Given the specific requirement for technical compatibility, businesses with existing expertise and proven solutions in integrating payment systems with complex organisational software would have a competitive edge in this procurement process. The extension and modification due to technical reasons emphasise the need for firms with robust, adaptable, and interoperable solutions.

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Notice Title

Merchant Acquiring 2024

Notice Description

Merchant Acquirer Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

An extension to the payment gateway services contract with Barclays bank has become necessary due to interoperability issues with DVSA's current software. The DVSA will use this extension period to transition away from the incumbent to an in-sourced model. In order to extend the contract, a new procurement procedure has been undertaken in accordance with Reg 72(9). The procurement procedure chosen is a negotiation without prior publication under reg 32. In accordance with Reg 32(2)(b)(ii) the DVSA lawfully awards the contract to the supplier, as competition is currently absent due to a technical reason. The prices are not fixed and are likely to change in accordance with volumes

Procurement Information

An extension to the payment gateway services contract with Barclays bank has become necessary due to interoperability issues with DVSA's current software. The DVSA will use this extension period to transition away from the incumbent to an in-sourced model. Due to the value of the modification, the safe harbors for contract extensions located within Reg 72(1) of the PCR will not be available. Where a modification to a contract does not meet the requirements of Reg 72(1) of the PCR, a new procurement procedure must be undertaken in accordance with Reg 72(9). Therefore, in order to extend the current payment gateway services contract with Barclays, a negotiation without prior publication shall be undertaken in accordance with Reg 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR. The DVSA shall lawfully be able to award the extension to the supplier under this regulation, as competition is currently absent due to a technical reason.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037003-2024
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66115000 - International payment transfer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

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