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Merchant Acquiring Services -Rushcliffe Borough Council

RUSHCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted to award a contract for Merchant Acquiring Services for card payment related transactions. This initiative was led by Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of Rushcliffe Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government located in Nottingham. The tender was completed as of the contract signing date, 28 April 2026, with the contract commencement on 1 June 2026 and extending until 31 May 2029. This procurement falls under the services category and broadly involves financial transaction processing. The procurement method is classified as "Below threshold - unknown" and primarily serves the UKF16 region in Nottingham and UKF15, indicating a regional focus within the UK Midlands. The contract, valued at £132,000, was awarded to BARCLAYS BANK PLC, a significant player headquartered in London.

This tender creates business growth opportunities primarily for firms in the financial services sector, particularly those with capabilities in transaction processing and clearing-house services. Companies that specialise in facilitating efficient and secure card payment solutions would find this market beneficial. Businesses that can collaborate with public sector entities and navigate sub-central government requirements will be particularly well-suited for participation in such tenders. The procurement by a well-established entity such as Rushcliffe Borough Council highlights the potential for respectable and reliable partnerships that can further fortify and expand a company's market presence within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merchant Acquiring Services -Rushcliffe Borough Council

Notice Description

Provision of merchant services in relation to card payments. Procurement undertaken by Notinghamshire County Council on behalf of Rushcliffe Borough Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069242
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041437-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUSHCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7YG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAYS BANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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