Tender

GB-Tyne: T19/0043 Merchant platform

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is currently seeking a merchant platform provider through an open tender process titled "GB-Tyne: T19/0043 Merchant platform". The procurement falls under the services category with a primary focus on financial analysis and accounting software. The tender period is set to close on 17 May 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 30 June 2021, lasting until 30 June 2023. This opportunity is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £500,000 and a minimum value of £100,000.

This procurement presents significant growth prospects for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial services and technology. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing secure merchant platforms, particularly those compliant with PCI-DSS and offering card acquiring services, will find themselves well-placed to compete. The relationship is intended to evolve into a mutually beneficial partnership, making this a compelling opportunity for providers that can proactively manage and resolve service issues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Tyne: T19/0043 Merchant platform

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 30 April 2021 for the following reason: 1 week extension of submission date(The University is looking for an experienced merchant platform provider who can securely support our business and work with our teams to resolve issues arising from fraud and mistakes made in the underlying processes. Whilst we are looking for a provider in first instance, we would like for the relationship to develop as a mutually beneficial partnership. We expect you to be pro-active, to take ownership of resolving issues and work with us to ensure we continue to have an up to date, secure and easy to use platform, which continues to deliver value for money for the entire agreement term. We expect you to be authorised to provide card acquiring services in the UK and be subject to regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority. As we are PCI-DSS compliant, we expect you to demonstrate how you will assist in maintaining this compliance. Where possible, we want you to provide 3DSecure facility for online payments.) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74da051b-2af5-4017-8803-42b392d24d5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2098ff-b6c6-4c6e-8652-7e9681665c8a
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

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
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 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

Notice Documents

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