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title: "Merchant Acquiring Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-68d5e5cc-5141-4ac3-bdfc-494a31eb3c72"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2017-12-07"
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# Merchant Acquiring Services

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68d5e5cc-5141-4ac3-bdfc-494a31eb3c72

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## Summary

The procurement process involves HM Revenue & Customs as the contracting authority seeking Merchant Acquiring Services, valued at £19,300,000. The procurement falls under the banking services category and was awarded through a direct method under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement RM3702. The tender period concluded on 16th June 2017, with the awarded contract effective from 15th December 2017 to 13th February 2019. The delivery of services will encompass various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for larger financial institutions and payment service providers, particularly those specialising in merchant acquiring and payment gateway services. Businesses that possess the capacity to handle large-scale banking services and have the required expertise in payment technologies would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The awarded contract to Barclays Bank PLC T/A Barclaycard highlights the competitive nature of this procurement landscape.

## Notice

Award Notice for the provision Merchant Acquiring Services, Merchant Acquiring Equipment and Payment Gateway Services to HM Revenue & Customs. A Direct Award permissible under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement RM3702 Merchant Acquiring Services, Equipment and Payment Gateway Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bdbd9c-4b15-4cc3-a4d4-a0382ba667d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award from CCS Framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2017 - 13 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,300,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARCLAYS BANK PLC T/A BARCLAYCARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2017 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bdbd9c-4b15-4cc3-a4d4-a0382ba667d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bdbd9c-4b15-4cc3-a4d4-a0382ba667d8
  7th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a046b636-f1bd-4213-9b7a-2b69f878ea32

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