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title: "Merchant Acquiring Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84370133-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Merchant Acquiring Services

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84370133-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Chelmsford City Council has completed a procurement process for "Merchant Acquiring Services," aimed at facilitating card payment processing for the Council. This contract, valued at £80,000, was awarded under the Crown Commercial Services Framework and is classified under the banking services industry category (CPV 66110000). The contract period began on 1st August 2015 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2018, following a tender period that ended on 14th May 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in financial services, particularly those specialising in payment processing and banking technologies. Companies that focus on digital payment solutions, merchant services, or those offering innovative banking technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with local authorities like Chelmsford City Council can not only expand service offerings but also enhance market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Merchant Acquiring Services for the processing of card payments to the Council. Contract issued under Crown Commercial Services Framework ref: PS/09/03

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e65773-8d15-4d2f-a993-fefdace2cf4b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARCLAYS BANK PLC. BARCLAYCARD PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e65773-8d15-4d2f-a993-fefdace2cf4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e65773-8d15-4d2f-a993-fefdace2cf4b
  24th June 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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