Tender

ITT248 Provision of Merchant Services

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING

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Tender

02 Dec 2016 at 10:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northampton is inviting tenders for the provision of Merchant Services, with the contract expected to commence on 1st May 2017 and run until 31st March 2022. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12th January 2017. The tender is classified under the financial services industry and involves the processing and authorisation of debit and credit transactions across various payment channels. The University seeks an efficient and cost-effective solution, and the procurement method follows an open procedure, ensuring broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial transaction processing and related services. Companies with expertise in merchant services capable of meeting the evolving technological needs and offering dedicated support will be well-placed to compete. Those organisations that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the education sector and provide innovative solutions are likely to attract the attention of the University as suitable partners for this important contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT248 Provision of Merchant Services

Notice Description

The Universitys current contract for merchant services is due to expire and tenders are being invited for a new contract to commence in April 2017. This tender is for the provision of Merchant Services for processing, authorisation and settlement of the Universitys 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 Universitys 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. Additional information: The information and documents for this tender will be accessible from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton Click on Current Tenders link where you can view the project detail, express an interest and register your Organisation with our e-tendering system. Once the registration has been accepted and you have received your login details by e:mail you can login to view and download the PQQ in the My Tenders section of the website. If your company is already registered please do not register again Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50486b92-6d13-4fb0-89d9-3f4b0b830b95
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66110000 - Banking services

66111000 - Central bank services

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 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 NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN2 7AL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Kingsthorpe South
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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