---
title: "Provision of Merchant Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0333ad"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-04"
---

# Provision of Merchant Services

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0333ad

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of merchant services is being conducted by Fife Council, based in Glenrothes, UK. This tender, identified as CFM0023, falls under the services category, specifically corporate finance and venture capital services (CPV code: 66122000). The procurement method utilised is a limited award procedure as per the Crown commercial services framework RM6118, which allows for an award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has a signed value of £200,000, and the award was finalised on 29 April 2022, reflecting that the process has reached the contract award stage.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in corporate finance and payment processing services. Given that Worldpay has been awarded the contract, other companies in the financial services sector with capabilities in merchant payment solutions may find growth opportunities in related areas or subsequent tenders. Smaller firms and startups that specialise in innovative payment technologies or cost-effective financial solutions could also be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts, particularly those aiming to provide services aligned with the needs of public sector bodies like Fife Council.

## Notice

Provision of Merchant Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a contractor capable of meeting the needs of the council in relation to the provision of merchant services. Award is being made in line with the terms and conditions of the current CCS framework RM6118. Additional information: Award is being made in line with the terms and conditions of the current CCS framework RM6118.

### Procurement Information

Award is being made in line with the terms and conditions of the Crown commercial service framework RM6118.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011536-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

## Release History

- 4 May 2022 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011536-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692277
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

## Provenance

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