Tender

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CARD ACQUIRING AT UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

13 Sep 2019 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is conducting an open tender for the "Invitation to Tender for Card Acquiring" aimed at establishing merchant services for processing debit and credit transactions through various payment channels. This procurement falls under the financial and insurance services sector and is located in Edgbaston, West Midlands, UK. The tender was published on 13th September 2019, with submissions due by 14th October 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 6th December 2019 and will continue until 5th December 2024.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those offering comprehensive merchant solutions that facilitate chip and PIN, contactless, and online transactions. Companies equipped with strong customer support and a demonstrable understanding of the educational sector will be well-positioned to compete effectively, as the University seeks partners capable of adapting to future technological advancements and exceeding user expectations.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CARD ACQUIRING AT UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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. The following legal entities are involved in this tender: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb35f070-5e9a-4774-8aa8-e022f7121377
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab2be5d-2273-4725-ac5b-e34181a5bb84
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 (above threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2019 - 5 Dec 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Paul Markham
Contact Email
p.markham@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0121 415 8807

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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