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PURCON 883 Card Acquiring Services - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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20 Aug 2020 at 08:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Merchant Services for the University of East Anglia, titled "PURCON 883 Card Acquiring Services - AWARD," is classified under the banking services industry. This contract covers the processing, authorisation, and settlement of debit and credit transactions through various channels, including Chip and PIN, mail order, and e-commerce. The award was published on 20th August 2020, following an open procurement method with a tender period that ended on 10th May 2020. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2020 and will continue until 30th June 2025, located in the East of England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those that offer innovative payment solutions or support for educational institutions. Companies with a strong focus on customer service and technological adaptability would be well-suited to compete, as the University is keen on forging a partnership that exceeds user expectations and can evolve alongside market changes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this contract, given its suitability for such organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCON 883 Card Acquiring Services - AWARD

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of Merchant Services for processing, authorisation and settlement of the University's debit and credit transactions via all payment channels including customer present (Chip and PIN/contactless payments), customer not present (Mail Order / Telephone Order) and online (e-commerce). The University is seeking to develop efficient and cost-effective merchant service arrangements which will be capable of meeting future market and technological changes, and which will meet, and often exceed, user expectations. It is looking for a relationship with an organisation which it can be confident will fulfil all the University's current and future requirements. It is important that any potential acquiring partner can add value through an effective dedicated corporate support team backed up by a proactive education sector specialist Relationship Manager.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f3bb4f0-8fe4-4c6c-840a-c520891db176
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3300817-9119-4919-a97e-0ed64b4560cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
*
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELAVON FINANCIAL SERVICES DAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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