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title: "Provision of Banking and Merchant Card Services"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145313"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Provision of Banking and Merchant Card Services

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145313

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council has concluded an award for the provision of banking and merchant card services to Barclays following an open procurement process. Classified under the 'General public services' category, the contract services will be delivered within the council's boundaries, which fall within region UKL16. The procurement stage now focuses on the award, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025, running through to 31st August 2030, with an option for extension. The process has adopted an open procedure method, ensuring fair and transparent competition, valued at £910,000 with a possible extension period of up to ten years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises capable of delivering robust banking and merchant card services. Large-scale service providers with expertise in financial services and those with a presence in the UK may find this contract particularly relevant. With a focus on cost and quality, bidding businesses should ensure they meet the Council's financial rating criteria and demonstrate value in both financial services management and innovative solutions. The structured procurement stages from selection to award allow suppliers to showcase technological and service-quality capabilities, promising significant long-term engagement opportunities within this council-led initiative.

## Notice

The Council has appointed Barclays Bank PLC to provide the Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Card Services to the Council following an open tender procedure. The Total cost of the procurement includes the initial five (5) years + five years extension excl VAT Contract Period from the 01 September 2025 - 31 August 2030 with the option to extend for a further period of five (5) years extended on a annual basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has appointed Barclays Bank for its Corporate Banking Services to include banking and merchant card services. The contract is for a period of five years, with the option to extend for up to a further period of five years extended on an annual basis. Please note this is not a call for competition this notice is to notify the market of a contract award

Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend for up to a further period of five (5) years (Total Ten Years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145313 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £910,000 |
| Lots value | £910,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £320,154 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | YSTRAD MYNACH |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66110000 - Banking services
- 66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145313
- 17 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145313

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT492997
  Provision of Banking and Merchant Card Services - The Council is seeking to appoint a suitable Bank to provide the Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Card Services to the Council.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR593624
  Provision of Banking and Merchant Card Services - The Council has appointed Barclays Bank PLC to provide the Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Card Services to the Council following an open tender procedure. The Total cost of the procurement includes the initial five (5) years + five years extension excl VAT Contract Period from the 01 September 2025 - 31 August 2030 with the option to extend for a further period of five (5) years extended on a annual basis.

## Notice URLs

- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-145313
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/account/login
- https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk

## Provenance

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