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TenderUpdate

20 Feb 2023 at 16:26

Tender

27 Jan 2023 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Bangor University is seeking services for Payment Services, particularly merchant services, payment gateway, and online e-Store. The procurement is at the tender stage with a deadline extension to 3rd March 2023. The opportunity is for businesses in the services sector, with specific focus on banking services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the buying organisation is the Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University based in Bangor, UK.

This tender by Bangor University offers business growth opportunities for service providers in the banking industry. The contract includes three lots: Payment Gateway, E-Store for online sales, and Merchant Services. Successful suppliers will be expected to deliver Community Benefits aligned with social and environmental considerations. The contract duration is 3 years with possible extensions. Interested businesses should focus on quality service delivery and alignment with the university's economic and social objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Payment Services

Notice Description

Bangor University is looking to appoint a service provider(s) for merchant services, payment gateway and online e-Store.

Lot Information

Payment Gateway

Payment gateway for authorisation through to the chosen merchant services provider for debit and credit card transactions vis all payment channels. Payment gateway should meet all the card scheme requirements for card payments and offer alternative payment methods. The solution should include reporting option, with the ability to cover payment optimisation and fraud protection options.

Renewal: The full contract term shall be 3 years with possible extensions of a further 2 years (1+1), subject to performance and agreement between the parties

E-Store for online sales.

E-Store for online sales from the chosen sale routes by the University. Giving the ability to connect to the chosen payment gateway (Lot 2) and the merchant acquirer (Lot 1). The E-Store will be used to make sales and be able to track the activity through a reporting portal, the E-store should have the ability to add and remove items for sale by University staff.

Renewal: The full contract term shall be 3 years with possible extensions of a further 2 years (1+1), subject to performance and agreement between the parties

Merchant Services

Merchant Services for the 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).

Renewal: The full contract term shall be 3 years with possible extensions of a further 2 years (1+1), subject to performance and agreement between the parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039b18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005076-2023
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

66110000 - Banking 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
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is intended that the contract will be re-advertised in January 2028.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2DG
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Canol Bangor
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

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