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title: "Acquire Banking Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be9c0595-e444-43bb-87a5-d4941581d1de"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2025-04-24"
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# Acquire Banking Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be9c0595-e444-43bb-87a5-d4941581d1de

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## Summary

The University of Derby has completed the procurement process for acquiring banking services, specifically Acquiring and Merchant Equipment Services, under the framework agreement Crown Commercial Services - RM6325 Payment Acceptance 2, Lot 2. The procurement falls within the banking services industry category, with a specific focus on the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement used a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an award stage. The contract period is set to begin on 26th April 2025 and will run until 25th April 2029. The total value of the awarded contract to GPUK LLP, trading as Global Payments, is £1,320,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in banking services, particularly those adept in providing merchant equipment solutions. The tender process has concluded with a framework call-off, which indicates a strategic partnership approach beneficial to businesses capable of delivering consistent and reliable service solutions. Although this contract was not flagged for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale enterprises equipped to handle substantial service contracts will find this prospect advantageous for expanding their market reach and establishing a notable presence in the public sector service framework. The collaboration with the University of Derby signifies a valuable opportunity for the supplier to bolster its portfolio within a prestigious academic institution.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract notice for Acquiring and Merchant Equipment Services under framework agreement Crown Commercial Services - RM6325 Payment Acceptance 2, Lot 2 Acquiring and Merchant Equipment Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040e29c6-9cbc-4e86-bc7b-b6ba2cf48df8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,320,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GPUK LLP TRADING AS GLOBAL PAYMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040e29c6-9cbc-4e86-bc7b-b6ba2cf48df8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040e29c6-9cbc-4e86-bc7b-b6ba2cf48df8
  24th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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