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title: "Merchant Acquiring services via CCS RM6325 Lot 1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST HERTS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Merchant Acquiring services via CCS RM6325 Lot 1

Buyer: EAST HERTS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24ef8fe1-08fb-48f9-8fc4-e11006e007f3

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Merchant Acquiring services via CCS RM6325 Lot 1" has been completed by East Herts Council, located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of banking services, specifically for card payments from web, phone, Tonepay, and parking. The procurement method used was selective, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The main procurement category was services. The award was finalised on 5th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, and it includes an option for two additional extensions of 12 months each. The total contract value is £369,600.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and banking solutions, particularly those offering merchant acquiring services. Considering it's a framework agreement call-off, this would benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. Worldpay (UK) Ltd, the awarded supplier, indicates that both seasoned industry players and emerging businesses can successfully compete and secure contracts, facilitating business growth and strengthening market presence.

## Notice

Merchant Acquiring services for card payments from the web, phone, Tonepay and parking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f18918d-7b7f-4d1c-897c-a818c5de3430 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £369,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £369,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST HERTS COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORLDPAY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f18918d-7b7f-4d1c-897c-a818c5de3430

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f18918d-7b7f-4d1c-897c-a818c5de3430
  13th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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