Source: https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6325 RM6325 · PCR15 Framework # Payment Acceptance 2 Enables the public sector to accept card and alternative payment methods either face to face or through online and digital routes. Provides access to specialist payment consultancy services. Closed to new suppliers New suppliers can only get on when it is re-tendered. It runs until 18 Dec 2027. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6325) - [7 suppliers on it](#suppliers) - [3 lots](#lots) - Dec 2027 agreement ends Dec 2023 to Dec 2027 · 71% through ## What is RM6325? RM6325 Payment Acceptance 2 is a framework run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Financial Services category. It has 3 lots and 7 suppliers. It runs from 19 December 2023 to 18 December 2027. How to join: New suppliers cannot join it now. The next chance is when it is re-tendered, before it ends on 18 December 2027. We have matched 15 published award notices to RM6325, from 14 buyers. ### Buyers that have used it - [North Devon District Council 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-devon-district-council) - [Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-council) - [Darlington Borough Council 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/darlington-borough-council) - [East Herts Council 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-herts-council) - [Erewash Borough Council 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/erewash-borough-council) - [General Dental Council 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/general-dental-council) ## About this framework Payment acceptance helps your organisation securely receive payments via cards, digital wallets or online platforms. A regulated merchant acquirer processes transactions through networks like Visa or Mastercard, checks fund availability, transfers payments to you, and ensures compliance with security standards. This framework gives you access to a range of payment acceptance services including: merchant acquiring: a regulated entity that processes payments by connecting your organisation to payment networks (such as Visa and Mastercard), so that you can accept payments by debit or credit card as well as alternative payment methods payment gateway services: enables you to accept payments, typically via a website, from debit or credit cards and alternative payment methods such as digital wallets payment equipment: includes the provision of point of sale (POS) terminals for face-to-face and unattended payment transactions alternative payment methods (APMs): enable your organisation to receive payments via digital wallets such as Google Pay or Apple Pay payment initiation service provider (PISP) services: an optional service enabling account-to-account transactions (typically referred to as Open Banking) Specialist payment consultancy services are also included to help customers assess their end-to-end payment landscape and define strategic requirements for payment acceptance and issuance. The Agreement has a 4 year contract period. ### Why buyers use it - Customers can buy services to meet their specific payment acceptance needs - Transparent fee structure (interchange ++) - Savings against typical market rates - A range of suppliers from large nationals to SMEs ### Key facts Agreement number RM6325 Type PCR15 Framework Category Financial Services Pillar Corporate Status Live Started 19 Dec 2023 Ends 18 Dec 2027 Bids opened 8 Sept 2023 Bids closed 9 Oct 2023 From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM6325 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6325). ## Lots 3 lots. Suppliers win a place on a lot, and buyers call off work from the lot that fits their need. 1. Lot 1 Payment Acceptance Services 2. Lot 2 Acquiring and Merchant Equipment Services For customers with an existing payment gateway. Buyers can only purchase one service: Merchant acquiring. Payment equipment. 3. Lot 3 Payment Consultancy For strategic advice to define payment acceptance and payment issuance requirements. ## Open call-offs Live notices that mention RM6325. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these. No open notice mentions RM6325 right now. Most call-offs run privately between the buyer and framework suppliers, so few are published. We check every new notice and can email you when one appears. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) ## Suppliers 7 Companies with a place on RM6325. 6 have contract awards we have tracked; open one to see what they win. All7 With tracked awards6 - [Consult Hyperion](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/consult-hyperion) - [Global Payments](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/global-payments) - Judopay - [KPMG LLP](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/kpmg) - [LLOYDS BANK PLC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/lloyds-bank) - [VE3 GLOBAL LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/ve3-global) - [WORLDPAY (UK) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/worldpay) Know when this framework reopens TenderNation emails you new tenders that fit, including published call-offs, and shows which frameworks your competitors are on. Free plan available. [All frameworks](https://tendernation.io/frameworks) [Start free](https://tendernation.io/register) 14-day free trial, no card required