--- title: "Merchant Aquiring Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4b39354-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4b39354-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4b39354-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4b39354-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-21" --- # Merchant Aquiring Services Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4b39354-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4b39354-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4b39354-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Swale Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for Merchant Acquiring Services, which aims to facilitate the collection of credit and debit card payments through the Council's website and via telephone. This tender is classified under banking services, and the procurement method followed an open procedure. The contract is set to commence on 16 January 2017 and is scheduled to run for three years, with an option to extend for two additional years. The closing date for submission of tenders was 15 August 2016, and all submissions were to be directed to the Kent Business Portal from the area of Sittingbourne, England. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in merchant acquiring and payment processing services, particularly those with capabilities in real-time transaction authorisation and settlement services. Companies that already collaborate with public sector entities or have experience in providing tailored payment solutions would be particularly well-suited to participate in this contract. As Swale Borough Council seeks to enhance its payment processes, competitors should be prepared to demonstrate their expertise and reliability in delivering seamless payment integration. ## Notice Swale Borough Council is inviting tenders for the merchant acquiring and related services contract for Swale Borough Council. The Council requires a merchant acquiring service to facilitate the collection of credit and debit card payments via the Council's web site and by telephone. The successful tenderer will be expected to provide a service that will include real time authorisation of card transactions, receive files of card payments collected and provide settlement direct to the Council's bank account. The Council already has in place the relevant software/hardware to enable the collection of card payments and has existing contracts with payment service providers. Internet service providers, payment service providers and software/hardware suppliers should therefore not respond to this opportunity. The contract will commence on 16 January 2017 and run for a period of three years and terminate on 15 January 2020. The Council requires the option (at its sole discretion) to extend the agreement for a further two years to 15 January 2022, and is also seeking quotes for periods of five years, again with the option to extend for a further two years. Further information Please respond to the Invitation to Tender which can be found on the Kent Business Portal The closing date for submission of responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) is 15 August 2016. Please submit any queries you have on the ITT using the option available as part of the ITT on the Council's website or the Kent Business Portal. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Register your interest on the Kent Business Portal Information about delivery location: Swale Borough Council is inviting tenders for the merchant acquiring and related services contract for Swale Borough Council. The Council requires a merchant acquiring service to facilitate the collection of credit and debit card payments via the Council's web site and by telephone. The successful tenderer will be expected to provide a service that will include real time authorisation of card transactions, receive files of card payments collected and provide settlement direct to the Council's bank account. The Council already has in place the relevant software/hardware to enable the collection of card payments and has existing contracts with payment service providers. Internet service providers, payment service providers and software/hardware suppliers should therefore not respond to this opportunity. The contract will commence on 16 January 2017 and run for a period of three years and terminate on 15 January 2020. The Council requires the option (at its sole discretion) to extend the agreement for a further two years to 15 January 2022, and is also seeking quotes for periods of five years, again with the option to extend for a further two years. Further information Please respond to the Invitation to Tender which can be found on the Kent Business Portal The closing date for submission of responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) is 15 August 2016. Please submit any queries you have on the ITT using the option available as part of the ITT on the Council's website or the Kent Business Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f554d53b-e073-404a-ab9b-049830d8d3a9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jan 2017 | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2017 - 15 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £217,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £217,000 | | 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 | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SITTINGBOURNE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME10 3HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Swale | | Electoral ward | Roman | | Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WORLDPAY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66110000 - Banking services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2019 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f554d53b-e073-404a-ab9b-049830d8d3a9 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42471fe-e599-4b5e-8b4e-f07a4f96d378 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f554d53b-e073-404a-ab9b-049830d8d3a9 21st March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42471fe-e599-4b5e-8b4e-f07a4f96d378 13th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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