---
title: "Provision of Merchant Card Acquiring Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f6a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# Provision of Merchant Card Acquiring Services

Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f6a

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## Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), a central government public authority based in London, has successfully completed its procurement process for "Provision of Merchant Card Acquiring Services" under the industry category of services, specifically banking services. The contract, awarded to Barclays Bank UK PLC, commenced on 2nd February 2026 and will initially last until 1st February 2027, with a potential extension to February 2028. This procurement was processed through a direct award method due to technical reasons, as Barclays was the incumbent provider following a previous Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement. The direct award was necessary as the NMC's technical requirements do not allow for a competitive tender until internal upgrades are completed.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for large banking service providers capable of fulfilling complex technical specifications aligned with the NMC's existing infrastructure. Although this specific tender was not available for competitive bidding, understanding the NMC's requirements can position businesses for future opportunities. Companies specialising in payment card services, particularly those able to navigate public sector frameworks or offer technical compatibility with existing systems, would find themselves well-positioned for similar government projects. Engaging in such contracts can lead to a robust partnership with public institutions and create avenues for sustained business growth.

## Notice

Payment card services for merchant card acquiring services

### Procurement Information

Barclay Card is NMC current provider which was sourced at the time via a Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement. Barclay Card are no longer on the framework. But due to NMC technical requirements we cannot competitively tender this service until internal upgrades have been finalised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009373-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £391,666 |
| Contracts value | £391,666 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1B 1PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARCLAYS BANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009373-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006990-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009373-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006990-2026
  27th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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