Issue details

Approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to Procure and Award a Merchant Acquiring Contract for 18 Months via Direct Award

To approve the direct award a merchant acquiring contract.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons

Decision due: Not before 29 Jul 2026 by Corporate Director of Finance & Resources

Lead member: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources

Lead director: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources

Department: Finance & Resources

Contact: Benjamin Ainsworth, Head of Finance Email: benjamin.ainsworth@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 1731.