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FIN011/2025 RM6325 Merchant Acquiring Solution

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "FIN011/2025 RM6325 Merchant Acquiring Solution" was conducted by Middlesbrough Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and involves the provision of services related to electronic payment processing. The process was completed using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, indicated as falling outside the directive scope. The contract, valued at £300,000, was awarded on 30th May 2025 to WorldPay Limited. The procurement activity was associated with the location of Middlesbrough, within the region identified as UKC12, and was covered by the GPA. Notably, the procurement process was completed without competitive bidding, as only one bid was submitted.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in electronic payment solutions. Companies interested in securing future contracts of this nature could look to expand their services or develop strategic partnerships to enhance their competitive standing. Large-scale enterprises, such as WorldPay Limited, which possess the capacity to deliver complex payment processing solutions, are well-suited to compete in this sector. Businesses serving regional authorities like Middlesbrough Council could find growth opportunities by aligning their offerings with the technological needs of public sector clients.

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Notice Title

FIN011/2025 RM6325 Merchant Acquiring Solution

Notice Description

Processing of electronic payments

Lot Information

Lot 1

Processing of electronic payments

Options: 1 x 12 months

Procurement Information

Call-off from CCS Framework RM6325

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05490d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032502-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Irene Petrie
Contact Email
irene_petrie@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1642729493

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLDPAY

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