---
title: "Merchant Acquiring & Payment Gateway Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052607"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
published: "2025-05-25"
---

# Merchant Acquiring & Payment Gateway Services

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052607

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## Summary

The procurement process for 'Merchant Acquiring & Payment Gateway Services' is being conducted by the Student Loans Company, a central government public authority in the UK. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a legal basis outlined under the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54. This contract involves services within the banking and investment sector, specifically to provide payment gateway processing for payment card transactions. The procurement is planned to take place with a contract period from 21st December 2030 to 20th December 2033. A future notice is anticipated by 21st December 2029. The procurement is valued at a gross amount of £4,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in banking and investment services, particularly those with expertise in payment processing and gateway services. Companies experienced in handling high-volume payment card transactions and possessing robust technological solutions will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The substantial contract value indicates a strong growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public sector. Furthermore, it presents a chance to build a long-term relationship with a central government agency, which could lead to further opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Provision of a payment gateway processing payment card transactions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027411-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Dec 2029 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2030 - 20 Dec 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 1RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services

## Release History

- 25 May 2025 at 17:07 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027411-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027411-2025
  25th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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