Award

Provision of Banking and Merchant Card Services

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has concluded an award for the provision of banking and merchant card services to Barclays following an open procurement process. Classified under the 'General public services' category, the contract services will be delivered within the council's boundaries, which fall within region UKL16. The procurement stage now focuses on the award, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025, running through to 31st August 2030, with an option for extension. The process has adopted an open procedure method, ensuring fair and transparent competition, valued at £910,000 with a possible extension period of up to ten years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises capable of delivering robust banking and merchant card services. Large-scale service providers with expertise in financial services and those with a presence in the UK may find this contract particularly relevant. With a focus on cost and quality, bidding businesses should ensure they meet the Council's financial rating criteria and demonstrate value in both financial services management and innovative solutions. The structured procurement stages from selection to award allow suppliers to showcase technological and service-quality capabilities, promising significant long-term engagement opportunities within this council-led initiative.

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Notice Title

Provision of Banking and Merchant Card Services

Notice Description

The Council has appointed Barclays Bank PLC to provide the Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Card Services to the Council following an open tender procedure. The Total cost of the procurement includes the initial five (5) years + five years extension excl VAT Contract Period from the 01 September 2025 - 31 August 2030 with the option to extend for a further period of five (5) years extended on a annual basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has appointed Barclays Bank for its Corporate Banking Services to include banking and merchant card services. The contract is for a period of five years, with the option to extend for up to a further period of five years extended on an annual basis. Please note this is not a call for competition this notice is to notify the market of a contract award

Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend for up to a further period of five (5) years (Total Ten Years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145313
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145313
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

66110000 - Banking services

66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,154 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YSTRAD MYNACH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT492997
    Provision of Banking and Merchant Card Services - The Council is seeking to appoint a suitable Bank to provide the Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Card Services to the Council.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR593624
    Provision of Banking and Merchant Card Services - The Council has appointed Barclays Bank PLC to provide the Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Card Services to the Council following an open tender procedure. The Total cost of the procurement includes the initial five (5) years + five years extension excl VAT Contract Period from the 01 September 2025 - 31 August 2030 with the option to extend for a further period of five (5) years extended on a annual basis.

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