Award

Merchant Acquiring Services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Aberdeen City Council pertains to "Merchant Acquiring Services". This tender falls under the industry category of general public services and was conducted within the location of Aberdeen, identified by the region code UKM50. As of the latest update, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 7th October 2025. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad access to participation. This award notice highlights that Worldpay (UK) Limited has been selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in merchant acquiring services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale financial operations, as demonstrated by the selection of Worldpay (UK) Limited, a large-scale enterprise. Companies in the financial services sector, especially those specialising in payment processing solutions, would find this tender relevant for business growth. Although no SME bids were recorded, the open procedure allows for competitive entrance by businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts within the UK.

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Notice Title

Merchant Acquiring Services

Notice Description

Merchant Acquiring Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812790
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541249
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

66133000 - Processing and clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLDPAY (UK

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