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title: "Merchant Acquirer services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85f7d715-10de-4fc8-9a0c-902eeedbeef5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-04-07"
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# Merchant Acquirer services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85f7d715-10de-4fc8-9a0c-902eeedbeef5

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for "Merchant Acquirer services" as part of the software package and information systems sector. The procurement process utilised a direct award method, with an allocated budget of £50,000. The contract period is effective from 1st April 2017 to 30th June 2017, with the tender period concluding on 30th March 2017. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services and payment processing. Companies capable of providing merchant acquiring solutions are well-suited to compete in this space, particularly those with established capabilities in software and information systems. Engaging with public contracts in this sector can facilitate business growth and enhance market presence for potential suppliers.

## Notice

Provision of Merchant Acquirer services contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2892b874-9ad3-46c8-9e26-ad80df5901bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL PAY (GPUK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2017 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2892b874-9ad3-46c8-9e26-ad80df5901bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2892b874-9ad3-46c8-9e26-ad80df5901bc
  7th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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