Approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to permit procurement of Merchant Acquiring through a Direct Award (Non Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision)
July 29, 2026 Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources (Cabinet member) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources approved an exemption to tender for Merchant Acquiring services for up to 18 months on 29/07/2026. This decision allows for a direct award of the contract.
Full council record
Purpose
This item seeks approval to the waiver of Contract Procedure Rules enabling direct award of a contract for Merchant Acquiring, as an essential service for collecting income and debt.
Decision
That the Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources having consulted with the Leader approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for Merchant Acquiring for a period of up to 18 months in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Reasons for the decision
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 29 Jul 2026 |