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title: "Merchant Acquiring Services -Rushcliffe Borough Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069242"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RUSHCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Merchant Acquiring Services -Rushcliffe Borough Council

Buyer: RUSHCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069242

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted to award a contract for Merchant Acquiring Services for card payment related transactions. This initiative was led by Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of Rushcliffe Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government located in Nottingham. The tender was completed as of the contract signing date, 28 April 2026, with the contract commencement on 1 June 2026 and extending until 31 May 2029. This procurement falls under the services category and broadly involves financial transaction processing. The procurement method is classified as "Below threshold - unknown" and primarily serves the UKF16 region in Nottingham and UKF15, indicating a regional focus within the UK Midlands. The contract, valued at £132,000, was awarded to BARCLAYS BANK PLC, a significant player headquartered in London.

This tender creates business growth opportunities primarily for firms in the financial services sector, particularly those with capabilities in transaction processing and clearing-house services. Companies that specialise in facilitating efficient and secure card payment solutions would find this market beneficial. Businesses that can collaborate with public sector entities and navigate sub-central government requirements will be particularly well-suited for participation in such tenders. The procurement by a well-established entity such as Rushcliffe Borough Council highlights the potential for respectable and reliable partnerships that can further fortify and expand a company's market presence within the UK public sector.

## Notice

Provision of merchant services in relation to card payments. Procurement undertaken by Notinghamshire County Council on behalf of Rushcliffe Borough Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041437-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RUSHCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 10:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041437-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041437-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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