---
title: "Merchant Acquirer and Gateway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045908"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045908.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2025-02-21"
---

# Merchant Acquirer and Gateway

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045908

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has initiated a procurement process for a merchant acquiring and payment gateway service, classified under the industry category of Banking and Investment Services (CPV 66100000). The procurement, titled "Merchant Acquirer and Gateway," is currently in the award stage with key dates including the tender period ending on 14th June 2024 and the contract being signed on 1st December 2024. Located in the UK, the GMC’s procurement method for this open procedure aimed at facilitating the collection of payments has resulted in an active contract. The contract has been awarded to Lloyds Banking Group for an amount of £6,500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the banking and payment services sector looking to expand their client base. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive payment gateway solutions will find this tender particularly advantageous. The procurement process being open allows fair competition, ensuring that qualified businesses, including those equipped to meet social value and quality criteria, can vie for such lucrative government contracts. Participating businesses can expect to gain sizeable contracts potentially leading to steady revenue streams and enhanced market credibility.

## Notice

The GMC requires a merchant acquiring and payment gateway service to facilitate collection of payments

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The GMC requires a merchant acquiring and payment gateway service to facilitate the collection of payments

Renewal: Up to 3 periods of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006636-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLOYDS BANKING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006636-2025
- 13 May 2024 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015112-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org
- http://www.mytender.co.uk
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19541

## Provenance

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