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title: "Banking Services and Merchant Acquiring Services"
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# Banking Services and Merchant Acquiring Services

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67443f80-dfdd-41cf-a775-7e514e3c0ecf

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## Summary

Sefton Council is currently undertaking a tender process for Banking Services and Merchant Acquiring Services, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2021 and continue until 31st March 2024, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The tender has been divided into two lots, specifically Lot 1 for Banking Services and Lot 2 for Merchant Acquiring Services. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 14th October 2020, and the estimated value of the contract is £750,000. The services are aimed to be provided within the North West region of the United Kingdom, adhering to relevant statutory regulations.

This procurement offers valuable opportunities for financial institutions and service providers in the banking sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive banking solutions or merchant services. Businesses that specialise in banking facilities or technology-driven payment solutions might find a competitive edge in this tender. Notably, firms looking to expand their public sector clientele and those equipped to handle complex banking service requirements will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Sefton Council is seeking to renew its contract for the provision of Banking Services and Merchant Acquiring Services. The period of contract will be 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024 plus 2 one year optional periods. The Council's banking arrangements and merchant services with the successful contractor or contractors will be conducted in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements including in particular the Local Government Finance Acts 1988 and 1992 and the Education Reform Act 1988, and all Regulations made under these Acts. The contract has been placed into two Lots. Lot 1 for Banking Services, and Lot 2 for Merchant Acquiring Services. Tenders can be for: *Either of lots 1 and 2 *lots 1 and 2 together.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37899537-604a-41e4-b11f-1ef96b29cb11 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2020 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37899537-604a-41e4-b11f-1ef96b29cb11
- 14 Sep 2020 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71236bca-b3d8-4e1d-b84b-33ba51b1d324

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37899537-604a-41e4-b11f-1ef96b29cb11
  9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71236bca-b3d8-4e1d-b84b-33ba51b1d324
  14th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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