--- title: "Merchant Acquiring Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b507f393-cc01-4fb5-ae84-56658389cd45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b507f393-cc01-4fb5-ae84-56658389cd45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b507f393-cc01-4fb5-ae84-56658389cd45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b507f393-cc01-4fb5-ae84-56658389cd45.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-02" --- # Merchant Acquiring Services Buyer: GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b507f393-cc01-4fb5-ae84-56658389cd45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b507f393-cc01-4fb5-ae84-56658389cd45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b507f393-cc01-4fb5-ae84-56658389cd45.json) ## Summary Gravesham Borough Council is conducting a tender process for "Merchant Acquiring Services" aimed at reviewing its existing merchant acquiring arrangements. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2019 for an initial duration of three years, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions on 5th November 2018. The total value of the contract is £200,000, and it falls under the financial and insurance services category. The delivery of services will be primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in financial services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses capable of implementing innovative market practices and enhancing service delivery standards will be particularly well-suited to compete. Interested firms should prepare comprehensive proposals that address the specific requirements outlined by Gravesham Borough Council to increase their chances of success in this procurement process. ## Notice Gravesham Borough Council is undertaking a review of its current merchant acquiring arrangements and through this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is inviting potential service providers to tender for a new contract to commence from April 1st, 2019 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to renew for a further 2 years on a 1 + 1 year basis. Annual renewals will be at the discretion of the Council once the initial contract period has expired. The Council may decide, however, not to renew the contract after the initial period, and to retender for the services required. Clearly, the priority is the successful delivery of the Services described in this ITT. The Council considers, however, that the implementation of new services provides an excellent opportunity to introduce change, and particularly the introduction of best market practices is seen as a key component of the tender. Tenderers are encouraged, therefore, to consider this requirement in formulating their response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149d39ec-f5b4-4228-8ba7-066be3d649ec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GRAVESEND | | Post town | Dartford | | Postcode | DA12 1AU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Gravesham | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Gravesham | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2018 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149d39ec-f5b4-4228-8ba7-066be3d649ec - 2 Oct 2018 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5875ac44-b60c-4ef8-941e-4d2b54629f1c - 2 Oct 2018 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e29e41-9726-4d2c-adf5-91bda879caf6 - 2 Oct 2018 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813f1510-08b4-421e-9cb7-1f397c3da95d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149d39ec-f5b4-4228-8ba7-066be3d649ec 2nd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5875ac44-b60c-4ef8-941e-4d2b54629f1c 2nd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e29e41-9726-4d2c-adf5-91bda879caf6 2nd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813f1510-08b4-421e-9cb7-1f397c3da95d 2nd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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