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title: "Provision of Payment Acceptance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066852"
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buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Payment Acceptance

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066852

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation, for the provision of payment acceptance services. This tender falls under the Banking Services industry category and is situated in Barnsley, South Yorkshire within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award phase with the latest contract award notice published on 12 March 2026. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 December 2026 and conclude on 30 November 2028, with a standstill period ending on 24 March 2026. The procurement method is via direct award, with Barclays Bank UK PLC as the supplier, due to technical reasons and the need for operational continuity given the integrated nature of the service with the council's existing financial operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of offering merchant services to public authorities within the Banking Services industry. Companies with expertise in providing integrated financial solutions, maintaining compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, and supporting operational continuity for payment processing, would be well-suited to compete. Businesses with a robust understanding of public sector finance operations and the technical capacity to seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructures can leverage this opportunity for growth by ensuring continuity and avoiding disruption in critical payment services. Additionally, the detailed requirements for technical compatibility and avoiding service disruptions highlight the need for specialised organisations with strong backgrounds in payments integration and security assurance capability. While this tender specifically involves a direct award to Barclays Bank, similar opportunities could emerge as councils seek solutions meeting these stringent requirements.

## Notice

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC) intends to enter into a further contract with Barclays Bank for the provision of Merchant Services/ Payment Acceptance. These services are already embedded within the Council's existing infrastructure and form a critical component of its financial operations. Direct award justification Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement Single supplier - technical reasons Section 41 (Schedule 5) would be the most suitable justification to evidence a direct award: - a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and - the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. BMBC's situation meets these criteria due to: - Deep integration of Barclays' systems with Council infrastructure. - Customised workflows and security protocols that would require significant redevelopment if a new supplier was introduced. Technical Compatibility - Barclays' merchant services are embedded within BMBC's payment architecture. - Switching suppliers would need re-engineering of payment gateways, APIs, and back-office systems demanding significant officer time and organisational resources to implement and test these changes. - Risk of service disruption during migration, delays in payment processing impacting revenue collection and customer experience. - The work would require specialist technical resource (including payments integration and security assurance capability). Where this expertise is not held in house at the required depth, external specialist support would be required to deliver and assure the transition safely. Operational Continuity - The current solution is proven in service and supports operational continuity for critical payment enabled processes. Transitioning supplier would require extensive process redesign and staff retraining, alongside dual running / cutover planning and heightened support during stabilisation. The operational burden is a direct consequence of replacing an embedded, integrated service rather than procuring a standalone, self-contained product. - Any material interruption or degradation in payment processing would create operational risk for services reliant on timely payment acceptance and could affect BMBC's ability to meet operational obligations where payments are integral to delivery. Compliance Continuity - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, designed to protect payment card data. BMBC is now fully compliant and has established processes with the Barclaycard Security Team. - Moving to a new supplier introduces additional risk and a need for extensive internal work. - This may lead to delays in certification, potential fines, and implementation costs. Current capacity does not allow for the significant resource demands of onboarding a new PCI DSS auditor. Financial Impact - Transitioning our in-house Income Management solution to new provider would require temporary contractor(s) to support BMBC ICT requirements. - Integrations with other systems across the Council would require detailed requirements gathering, implementation work, thorough testing, and ongoing support through third party/ external support. - Potential PCI-DSS Compliance Consultancy costs

### Procurement Information

Section 41 (Schedule 5) would be the most suitable justification to evidence a direct award: - a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and - the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. BMBC's situation meets these criteria due to: - Deep integration of Barclays' systems with Council infrastructure. - Customised workflows and security protocols that would require significant redevelopment if a new supplier was introduced. Technical Compatibility - Barclays' merchant services are embedded within BMBC's payment architecture. - Switching suppliers would need re-engineering of payment gateways, APIs, and back-office systems demanding significant officer time and organisational resources to implement and test these changes. - Risk of service disruption during migration, delays in payment processing impacting revenue collection and customer experience. - The work would require specialist technical resource (including payments integration and security assurance capability). Where this expertise is not held in house at the required depth, external specialist support would be required to deliver and assure the transition safely. Operational Continuity - The current solution is proven in service and supports operational continuity for critical payment enabled processes. Transitioning supplier would require extensive process redesign and staff retraining, alongside dual running / cutover planning and heightened support during stabilisation. The operational burden is a direct consequence of replacing an embedded, integrated service rather than procuring a standalone, self-contained product. - Any material interruption or degradation in payment processing would create operational risk for services reliant on timely payment acceptance and could affect BMBC's ability to meet operational obligations where payments are integral to delivery. Compliance Continuity - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, designed to protect payment card data. BMBC is now fully compliant and has established processes with the Barclaycard Security Team. - Moving to a new supplier introduces additional risk and a need for extensive internal work. - This may lead to delays in certification, potential fines, and implementation costs. Current capacity does not allow for the significant resource demands of onboarding a new PCI DSS auditor. Financial Impact - Transitioning our in-house Income Management solution to new provider would require temporary contractor(s) to support BMBC ICT requirements. - Integrations with other systems across the Council would require detailed requirements gathering, implementation work, thorough testing, and ongoing support through third party/ external support. - Potential PCI-DSS Compliance Consultancy costs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022558-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £430,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| 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

- 12 Mar 2026 at 16:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022558-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 13:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022304-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022558-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022304-2026
  12th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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