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title: "For the Provision of Merchant Acquiring Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-02"
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# For the Provision of Merchant Acquiring Services

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-088cb83e-d26a-4fdc-9cc6-62ab166f58f1

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## Summary

The Oldham Council and Pendle Borough Council have issued a tender for the Provision of Merchant Acquiring Services. The contracting process involves setting up new merchant IDs and terminals, replacing existing terminals, supplying chip and pin machines, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. The procurement falls under the Financial and insurance services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the open stage with a tender period closing on 1st June 2023 and a contract period commencing on 1st August 2023 until 31st July 2027.

This opportunity is suited for businesses providing financial and insurance services, specifically those experienced in merchant acquiring services that comply with PCI-DSS requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender process. Businesses interested in expanding their operations in the North West region of the United Kingdom should consider submitting their proposals by the specified deadline to potentially secure a long-term contract with the councils.

## Notice

Oldham Council and Pendle Borough Council are seeking a provider to undertake merchant acquiring services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Setting up of new merchant ID's and terminals Replacing existing terminals that must offer truncation of PAN numbers on receipts Supply hardware (i.e. chip and pin machines). Ensure that the services confirm with PCI-DSS requirements, Payment Services Regulations, UK Cards Association and operate within the current rules of the card schemes. Further details can be found in the tender documents which are published on the Chest portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db4b5478-efd9-4e03-96a0-8dcb3c793d4e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db4b5478-efd9-4e03-96a0-8dcb3c793d4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db4b5478-efd9-4e03-96a0-8dcb3c793d4e
  2nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oldham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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