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title: "Merchant Acquiring Arrangements"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY MBC"
published: "2023-05-31"
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# Merchant Acquiring Arrangements

Buyer: DUDLEY MBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a163c46e-5f90-47c3-8b9c-a29dab568d80

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## Summary

The contracting authority, DUDLEY MBC, has awarded the contract for "Merchant Acquiring Arrangements" in the Financial and insurance services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a total value of £542,000 in GBP. The contract period spans from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2026. The tender period ended on 1st April 2022, and the location of the service delivery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses offering services related to payment methods, particularly those with expertise in financial and insurance services. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete as the procurement process is structured for potential call-offs from a framework agreement. The buying organisation, DUDLEY MBC, has demonstrated a commitment to engaging with smaller enterprises. Interested businesses should consider the specific requirements outlined in the tender to align their offerings with the contract specifications.

## Notice

Service to enable acceptance of card and alternative payment methods either face to face or through eCommerce routes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9689dd81-76bf-40ef-b2ca-b8bc887fa6bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £542,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £542,000 |
| 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 | DUDLEY MBC |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 9TD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GPUK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9689dd81-76bf-40ef-b2ca-b8bc887fa6bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9689dd81-76bf-40ef-b2ca-b8bc887fa6bf
  31st May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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