---
title: "Merchant Acquiring Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812790"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812790.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-10"
---

# Merchant Acquiring Services

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812790

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Aberdeen City Council pertains to "Merchant Acquiring Services". This tender falls under the industry category of general public services and was conducted within the location of Aberdeen, identified by the region code UKM50. As of the latest update, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 7th October 2025. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad access to participation. This award notice highlights that Worldpay (UK) Limited has been selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in merchant acquiring services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale financial operations, as demonstrated by the selection of Worldpay (UK) Limited, a large-scale enterprise. Companies in the financial services sector, especially those specialising in payment processing solutions, would find this tender relevant for business growth. Although no SME bids were recorded, the open procedure allows for competitive entrance by businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts within the UK.

## Notice

Merchant Acquiring Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541249 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORLDPAY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66133000 - Processing and clearing services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541249

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541249
  Merchant Acquiring Services - Merchant Acquiring Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812790

## Provenance

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