Electronic Merchant Payment Service

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for an "Electronic Merchant Payment Service," which falls under the banking services industry category. This planned tender involves providing electronic payment services, including acquiring and merchant equipment. The procurement is conducted through a selective method using a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool. The estimated contract value is £2.75 million. The procurement process is part of the Crown Commercial Service's RM6325 framework for payment acceptance services and targets suppliers within the region of the United Kingdom (UKD). The contract period is intended to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2031, with potential renewal extending to 31st March 2036.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers of banking and electronic payment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the tender's suitability criteria and the scope for ongoing contract management support, provided by Social Value Portal Ltd. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in merchant acquiring services or have robust capabilities in managing electronic payment infrastructure will find this tender appealing. Engaging in this procurement process could foster long-term collaboration with Lancashire County Council, strengthening a company’s portfolio and market presence in the public sector.

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Electronic Merchant Payment Service

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

13th May 2025 08:50:27 AM
Contract Summary

Electronic payment services, including acquiring and merchant equipment
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0511a4

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Using Pre-Procurement Act Commercial Tool

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

PO Box 100, County Hall

Preston

PR1 0LD

United Kingdom

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Electronic Merchant Payment Service

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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