Decision details

On 17 August 2017 the Service Director People and Places submitted a report seeking the Resources Portfolio Holder’s approval of the renewal of the Council’s Merchant Acquiring Services (card payments) contract with Worldpay for a two year period to take effect once approval has been given.

Decision taken

The Resources Portfolio Holder gave approval for

·         the renewal of the council’s Merchant Acquiring contract with Worldpay for a two year period with immediate effect, and

·         that the approval to renew the Council’s contract with Worldpay be dealt with under the exemption to Contract Procedures contained within the Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Rules on the grounds that exemptions may apply regarding the use of framework agreements that necessitates not having to go out to tender and that the services will provide the Council with best value for money.