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Provision of Merchant Card Acquiring Services

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 11:23

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), a central government public authority based in London, has successfully completed its procurement process for "Provision of Merchant Card Acquiring Services" under the industry category of services, specifically banking services. The contract, awarded to Barclays Bank UK PLC, commenced on 2nd February 2026 and will initially last until 1st February 2027, with a potential extension to February 2028. This procurement was processed through a direct award method due to technical reasons, as Barclays was the incumbent provider following a previous Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement. The direct award was necessary as the NMC's technical requirements do not allow for a competitive tender until internal upgrades are completed.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for large banking service providers capable of fulfilling complex technical specifications aligned with the NMC's existing infrastructure. Although this specific tender was not available for competitive bidding, understanding the NMC's requirements can position businesses for future opportunities. Companies specialising in payment card services, particularly those able to navigate public sector frameworks or offer technical compatibility with existing systems, would find themselves well-positioned for similar government projects. Engaging in such contracts can lead to a robust partnership with public institutions and create avenues for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Merchant Card Acquiring Services

Notice Description

Payment card services for merchant card acquiring services

Procurement Information

Barclay Card is NMC current provider which was sourced at the time via a Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement. Barclay Card are no longer on the framework. But due to NMC technical requirements we cannot competitively tender this service until internal upgrades have been finalised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009373-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£391,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£391,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAYS BANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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