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University of Bristol - Merchant Acquire

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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17 Sep 2024 at 10:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol recently concluded a public procurement process for merchant acquiring services to manage all card transactions, excluding student fees. This contract, classified under Banking services (CPV 66110000), involves both online and in-person payment solutions, along with limited MOTO transactions. Due to the failure of the initial open procedure to yield acceptable tenders, the contract was awarded via negotiation under PCR 2015 Reg 32(2)(a). The contract was awarded to GPUK LLP trading as Global Payments on 22 August 2024, with an expected duration until 22 August 2027, totalling an estimated value of £1,710,000. The procurement process focused on ensuring service continuity in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in banking services and payment processing. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to explore future opportunities with similar requirements. Companies with robust technological infrastructures capable of providing secure and efficient payment handling services could find lucrative prospects in these public procurement contracts. Businesses adept at negotiating and rapidly mobilising their resources to meet stringent public sector demands are well-positioned to thrive and grow through such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Bristol - Merchant Acquire

Notice Description

The contract includes the provision of merchant acquiring for all card transactions apart from student fees, which are managed separately. Both online CNP and in-person CP transactions are included. The provision of physical infrastructure for CP payment acceptance is also included, along with capability for a very small volume of MOTO payments keyed into terminals directly by staff. Student fee processing and associated merchant acquiring are excluded as these are managed separately. ****UPDATE**** Previous Open FTS Tender was abandoned due to no acceptable tenderers. PCR 2015 Reg 32(2)(a) allows for a contract to be entered into via negotiation without further competition where 'no suitable tenders' were received. This contract was negotiated with the incumbent supplier to ensure that the services continue without interruption. Additional information: Contract awarded 3+1+1 - Price stated is the forecast for the full 5 year contract. ****UPDATE**** Previous Open FTS Tender was abandoned due to no acceptable tenderers. PCR 2015 Reg 32(2)(a) allows for a contract to be entered into via negotiation without further competition where 'no suitable tenders' were received. This contract was negotiated with the incumbent supplier to ensure that the services continue without interruption.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c9ab0d3-e0e7-411c-a3ce-2233ff07c062
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe8f625-91e7-4b33-adc2-2633ce79c78e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Failed Open Procedure. PCR 2015 Reg 32(2)(a) allows for a contract to be entered into via negotiation without further competition where 'no suitable tenders' were received.
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,710,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,710,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2027 3-4 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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
Lee Bryant
Contact Email
lee.bryant@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01174556044

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GPUK LLP TRADING AS GLOBAL PAYMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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