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title: "Electronic Merchant Payment Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-27"
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# Electronic Merchant Payment Service

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e8c6942-466a-414c-b606-71a7c0094161

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Electronic Merchant Payment Service," focusing on the provision of electronic payment services, including acquiring and merchant equipment. The contract, valued at £500,000, falls under the banking services industry category and covers delivery in the North West region of the United Kingdom. It was procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was made on 24th June 2025. The contract will commence on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude by 30th June 2027. Worldpay (UK) Limited has been awarded this contract, following the procedures outlined by the Crown Commercial Service Payment Acceptance framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in payment acceptance services. Companies with the capability to offer comprehensive electronic payment solutions, including gateway services and merchant equipment, would find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in the North West of England. The call-off from an established framework streamlines the procurement process, making it easier for well-established firms to participate and expand their reach in the public procurement market. By partnering with a reputable entity such as Lancashire County Council, successful bidders can further solidify their market position and potentially leverage this as a reference for future opportunities in similar fields.

## Notice

Provision of electronic payment services, including acquiring and merchant equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3beb49e4-3f7c-4d4f-8a71-cd7b2f58cc58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 27 Jun 2025 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3beb49e4-3f7c-4d4f-8a71-cd7b2f58cc58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3beb49e4-3f7c-4d4f-8a71-cd7b2f58cc58
  27th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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