---
title: "Provision of Merchant Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824347"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824347.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
---

# Provision of Merchant Services

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824347

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## Summary

Fife Council has concluded an open procurement process awarding a contract under the title "Provision of Merchant Services." This procurement falls under the services category and is located throughout Fife, represented by the UKM72 region. The contract process progressed through the award stage, culminating in an active contract dated 21 May 2025. Key industry classifications include general public services, public order and safety, and housing and community amenities. The procurement adhered to the CCS Framework RM6325 Payment Acceptance 2, and took place through an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive opportunity.

The contract awarded to Worldpay presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in merchant and payment services, particularly those with expertise in managing payments via debit and credit card acceptance. Large-scale companies with a focus on public service delivery would find this contract particularly beneficial as it aligns with facilitating collections across a broad region. Although only one bid was received, businesses in similar sectors can explore such tenders for strategic expansion, leveraging the opportunity to partner with regional authorities like Fife Council for sustainable business development.

## Notice

Fife Council has appointed a contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to merchant Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a Contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the Provision of merchant services, facilitating the collection of a range of payments via debit and credit card.. This award is being made in line with CCS Framework RM6325 Payment Acceptance 2, Lot 1 Payment Acceptance Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552809 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 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 | £220,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552809

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552809
  Provision of Merchant Services - Fife Council has appointed a contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to merchant Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824347

## Provenance

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