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title: "PS/16/184 Provision of Merchant Acquirer Services"
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# PS/16/184 Provision of Merchant Acquirer Services

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bb26bd2-a7af-41fa-b4eb-b20838b2d90c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PS/16/184 Provision of Merchant Acquirer Services" was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) based in Swansea, Wales. The contract, valued at £55 million, involved selecting a merchant acquirer for processing credit and debit card transactions across various environments, including online and card-present transactions. The award was published on 1st April 2019, following its active status since 21st April 2017, and the contract period began on 1st May 2017 and ended on 30th April 2020. This process was initiated through a selective procurement method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th November 2016.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in banking and payment processing services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive transaction processing solutions. Companies specialising in integrated payment systems, online payment platforms, and Chip and Pin terminal services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the DVLA is a large public authority, associated contracts may also lead to further business growth through additional service requirements or expansions within the realm of financial services.

## Notice

To procure the services of a merchant acquirer for credit and debit card transactions conducted within the following environments:- * Internet; * Cardholder present; * Cardholder not present; The service to be provided will include: * Transaction processing - online, manual and telephone; * Integrated system links; * Provision of rented processing terminals with Chip and Pin functionality; * Provision of an online payment & settlement service accessed from a PC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75196747-195f-4505-ba87-f04a0aa8a587 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000,000 |
| 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 | D V L A |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARCLAYCARD PAYMENT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75196747-195f-4505-ba87-f04a0aa8a587
- 28 Jun 2017 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2240265-c048-421e-8536-0c05f8a03fff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75196747-195f-4505-ba87-f04a0aa8a587
  1st April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2240265-c048-421e-8536-0c05f8a03fff
  28th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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