Tender

GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T19/0043 Merchant platform

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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Tender

29 Jun 2020 at 08:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is inviting tenders for the "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T19/0043 Merchant platform," aimed at enhancing its payment processing services. This procurement falls under the "Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services" sector and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline set for 22nd July 2020. The contract, valued at £500,000 and with a minimum value of £100,000, is expected to commence on 14th September 2020, lasting until 13th September 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial technology and payment processing solutions. Companies capable of providing versatile payment platforms that can facilitate transactions both online and offline, as well as those offering advanced fraud mitigation and customer authentication features, would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, these businesses can not only contribute to the transformative projects at Northumbria University but can also expand their client base and market presence in a growing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T19/0043 Merchant platform

Notice Description

Northumbria University is undertaking several transformative project across it professional services departments. As part of these projects, we are also reviewing the underlying technologies. The scope of this particular enquiry is our merchant platform. The service of Merchant Acquirer / Payment Service Provider to facilitate a payment processing service for all major credit and debit cards. Processing needs to be possible online, on a card terminal and over the telephone which means that the platform needs to support transactions with and without the cardholder being present. In total, we processed 136,970 transactions in 2019. The platform must include at a minimum: *Capability to integrate with multiple payment platforms e.g. WPM and Netcall *Provision of processing terminals with Chip & Pin functionality *A merchant portal with self-service tools to run reports, manage user accounts and access transaction details in real time *Ability to view and address disputes (chargebacks) online *A customizable rule based risk system to mitigate fraud *Strong multifactor customer authentication *Offer Dynamic Currency Conversion *Ability for us to issue refunds We expect to issue a full tender towards the end of July. Please use the provided email address as the main means of contact until this time. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The University considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ac88913-d3be-418b-a065-bbf44a606393
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235a2d50-c241-4e83-8af6-0b050af0048f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2020 - 13 Sep 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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