The Director of Resources introduced the report which requested authority to award the merchant services contract to the preferred supplier through a framework agreement.  She explained that this would enable the Council to continue to take payments from customers using cards and the contract was proposed to run for four years to 2026.

The Director of Resources responded to questions and confirmed that end users would not notice a difference in the service.

Resolved:

(1)  That Swale Borough Council’s merchant services requirements be placed with Worldpay.

(2) That the period of the contract should run for four years from 9 June 2022.

(3) That delegated authority be given to the Director of Resources in consultation with the Chair of the Policy and Resources Committee to enter into the contract with Worldpay.