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title: "For the Provision of Merchant Acquiring Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d86ddbdd-a468-4bf0-9360-99c16cf9eabf"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL"
published: "2017-07-21"
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# For the Provision of Merchant Acquiring Services

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d86ddbdd-a468-4bf0-9360-99c16cf9eabf

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## Summary

Oldham Council is currently soliciting tenders for the provision of merchant acquiring services, classified under financial and insurance services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, having been published on 21st July 2017, with submission deadline set for 30th August 2017. The successful contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2017 and continue until 30th September 2022. This opportunity is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total value estimated at £875,000, and a minimum value of £500,000. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those that specialise in merchant acquiring and payment processing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage with this tender, as they may be well-positioned to fulfil the service requirements set forth by Oldham Council. Participation in this procurement could enhance their capabilities and visibility within the local government contracting landscape, potentially leading to further collaborations and growth opportunities.

## Notice

For the provision of merchant acquiring services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661e2f58-764a-48f5-ab09-1313cb81c35c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £875,000 |
| 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 | OLDHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2017 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661e2f58-764a-48f5-ab09-1313cb81c35c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661e2f58-764a-48f5-ab09-1313cb81c35c
  21st July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oldham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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