Tender

Merchant Services - Payment Card Processing

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

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Tender

19 Apr 2022 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbrian Water Group Limited is conducting a tender for Merchant Services, specifically focused on payment card processing for their customers. This procurement falls under the financial and insurance services industry category, with an active status indicated in the contracting process. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 3 May 2022 at 4 pm, followed by a deadline for submission of completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ) on 6 May 2022 at 12 noon. The resulting contract will have a duration of three years, commencing on 1 February 2023, following an implementation period starting 1 September 2022. The relevant procurement method is described as a selective procedure, involving a negotiated approach with a prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure payment processing services, including those experienced with payment gateways and acquiring services, particularly those compatible with mobile payment systems like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Companies that can ensure PCI compliance and have the infrastructure to manage multiple Merchant IDs across different platforms will be particularly well-suited to respond to this opportunity. The potential for contract renewal after the initial term adds further appeal for businesses looking to establish long-term partnerships with Northumbrian Water Group Limited.

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Notice Title

Merchant Services - Payment Card Processing

Notice Description

Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) has a requirement for the provision of Merchant Services. Merchant Service providers are there to collect the secure funds for any credit or debit card payments taken via the Contact Centre, automated payment line, website and mobile application for both Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water customers. We require both gateway and acquiring services, including apple pay and google pay processing capabilities. For each individual Merchant ID, settlement funds are to be deposited into our bank accounts for NWL and ESW in a timely manner, to ensure reconciliation is carried out daily. Chargebacks are to be debited individually from our main bank accounts and pre debit notifications are to be sent. The Merchant Service provider is responsible for ensuring that Northumbrian Water Ltd are PCI compliant. The contract arising from this competitive tendering exercise is for three years commencing on 1 February 2023 with an implementation period from 1 September 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) has a requirement for the provision of Merchant Services. Merchant Service providers are there to collect the secure funds for any credit or debit card payments taken via the Contact Centre, automated payment line, website and mobile application for both Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water customers. We require both gateway and acquiring services, including apple pay and google pay processing capabilities. For each individual Merchant ID, settlement funds are to be deposited into our bank accounts for NWL and ESW in a timely manner, to ensure reconciliation is carried out daily. Chargebacks are to be debited individually from our main bank accounts and pre debit notifications are to be sent. The Merchant Service provider is responsible for ensuring that Northumbrian Water Ltd are PCI compliant (more details below). The contract arising from this competitive tendering exercise is for three years commencing on 1 February 2023 with an implementation period from 1 September 2022. NWL currently has 5 operational MID's. 1 x MID (1.1) for E-Commerce transactions for Northumbrian Water Ltd website (www.nwl.co.uk) and app. Payments are processed via an I-Frame provided by our current merchant services provider. 1 x MID (1.2) for E-Commerce transactions for Northumbrian Water Ltd T/A Essex and Suffolk Water website (www.eswater.co.uk) and app. Payments are processed via an I-Frame provided by our current merchant services provider. 1 x MID (1.3) for MOTO transactions via Contact Centre operatives for Northumbrian Water Ltd and Northumbrian Water Ltd T/A Essex and Suffolk Water. Service provided via Semafone. 1 x MID (1.4) for MOTO transactions via an automated payment line for Northumbrian Water Ltd and Northumbrian Water Ltd T/A Essex and Suffolk Water. Service provided via Semafone. 1 x MID (1.5) for both E-Commerce and MOTO transactions via an independent income team for Northumbrian Water Ltd. Service provided via Semafone for telephone payments and payments are processed via an I-Frame provided by our current merchant services provider for online payments. Additional information Semafone migration MOTO payments made by customers with Contact Centre operatives, and via an automated payment line are secured through Semafone secure payments solution. The existing Semafone service, hosted through a private hosting partner, will be migrated as part of a telephony platform provider in the coming year to the Semafone Cloud service. This will see NWL moved from PCI Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) D to SAQ A for MOTO payments, with Semafone wholly responsible for the PCI DSS environment. SAQ A is described as: SAQ A is for e-commerce/mail/telephone-order (card-not-present) merchants that have fully outsourced all cardholder data functions. No electronic storage, processing, or transmission of any cardholder data on the merchant's systems or premises. PCI compliance We are currently fully compliant for PCI and require our merchant service provider to ensure we retain our compliance. 1 x MID (1.1) for E-Commerce transactions for Northumbrian Water Ltd website (www.nwl.co.uk) and app. Payments are processed via an I-Frame provided by our current merchant services provider, and we would require any new service provider to provide this service to ensure we are PCI compliant. 1 x MID (1.2) for E-Commerce transactions for Northumbrian Water Ltd T/A Essex and Suffolk Water website (www.eswater.co.uk) and app. Payments are processed via an I-Frame provided by our current merchant services provider, and we would require any new service provider to provide this service to ensure we are PCI compliant. 1 x MID (1.3) for MOTO transactions via Contact Centre operatives for Northumbrian Water Ltd and Northumbrian Water Ltd T/A Essex and Suffolk Water. Service provided via Semafone which enables compliance. 1 x MID (1.4) for MOTO transactions via an automated payment line for Northumbrian Water Ltd and Northumbrian Water Ltd T/A Essex and Suffolk Water. Service provided via Semafone which enables compliance. 1 x MID (1.5) for both E-Commerce and MOTO transactions via an independent income team for Northumbrian Water Ltd. PCI compliant Service provided via Semafone for telephone payments and payments are processed via an I-Frame provided by our current merchant services provider for online payments, and we would require any new service provider to provide this service to ensure we are PCI compliant.

Options: A possible 24 month extension after the initial term

Renewal: A possible 24 month extension after the initial term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032e80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010212-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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
19 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Amy Barker
Contact Email
amy.barker@nwl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7562909341

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5FJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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