Tender

Card Acquiring Services

UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER

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Tender

24 Apr 2020 at 16:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Winchester is currently seeking bids for Card Acquiring Services through an open procurement process. This tender aims to secure efficient merchant services for processing, authorisation, and settlement of debit and credit transactions across various payment channels. The deadline for submission of bids is set for 12 noon on 27th May 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 2nd August 2020 and run until 31st July 2025. This opportunity falls under the banking services industry sector, with a total contract value of £450,000 and a minimum value of £400,000. The tendering process is active and operates within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in banking services, payment processing, and technology solutions tailored for educational institutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in merchant service arrangements, particularly those with a focus on supporting educational entities, will be well-positioned to compete. The University seeks a partner who can not only offer competitive pricing but also add value through dedicated support and specialist relationship management in the education sector, making it an appealing prospect for SMEs in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Card Acquiring Services

Notice Description

Card Acquiring Services The University of Winchester is tendering 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). Winchester is looking to develop efficient and cost-effective merchant service arrangements which will be able to meet future market and technological changes. Ideally, we will be looking for a partner to add value through a dedicated support team backed up by a proactive education sector specialist Relationship Manager. Fully details can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester/aspx/Home Return Date: 12 Noon on the 27th May 2020 Additional information: For full tender information go to: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2944adf-1cdc-4733-802c-cd906ba31528
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61b59f98-a3a6-4103-be7b-e5ce5e2b70fe
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 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 WINCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO22 4NR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Paul
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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