Provision of Merchant Acquirer Services to Ipswich Borough Council, St Edmundsbury Borough Council and Forest Heath District Council
Ipswich Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Merchant Acquirer Services to Ipswich Borough Council, St Edmundsbury Borough Council and Forest Heath District Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2016
Awarded31 Mar 2016
Value£103,353.00
SupplierGlobal Payments
AgencyIpswich Borough Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryFinance & Insurance
Ended 7y 7mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2016Expired 31 Mar 2019
About
Ipswich Borough Council awarded a contract to Global Payments for merchant acquirer services on behalf of itself, St Edmundsbury Borough Council, and Forest Heath District Council.
The contract, valued at £103,353, covers the processing of various payment cards accepted by the councils, including the provision of chip and pin machines if required.
PCI DSS compliance was a minimum requirement.
The individual contracts have a duration of three years with an option to extend by up to two additional years.
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