T1121 - Card Acquiring Services 2025

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Essex, located at Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, revolves around the "T1121 - Card Acquiring Services 2025" tender. This planning stage focuses on securing Merchant Services for processing, authorisation, and settlement of debit and credit transactions via multiple payment channels, including in-person (Chip and PIN/contactless), mail/telephone orders, and online e-commerce. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly "Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services," and will leverage a competitive and flexible procedure to engage potential suppliers. The key milestone for pre-market engagement is scheduled by 29th August 2025, with a future tender notice expected by 1st September 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 3,500,000, with a planned contract period starting in August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial transaction processing and related services, especially those capable of adapting to technological advancements and market shifts. Companies providing comprehensive merchant service solutions, including robust corporate support and specialised relationship management, will find this tender aligns with their capabilities. The University of Essex is looking for a reliable partner capable of not only fulfilling current requirements but also addressing future needs, ensuring sustained growth and user satisfaction. Businesses prioritising innovation and adding value to educational sectors will likely find this contract conducive to expanding their service portfolio. The tender explicitly accommodates the participation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), creating an inclusive growth opportunity.

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Planning

T1121 - Card Acquiring Services 2025

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

11th August 2025 14:17:53 PM

Planning Deadline

29th August 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

This pre market engagement is to scope potential suppliers interest 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 (including mobile wallets such as apple pay, google pay), 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 Essex University of Essex Campus Services Limited This tender is for all merchant services activity for the University and its subsidiaries across all acceptance methods.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-058550

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procure@essex.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Wivenhoe Park

Colchester

CO4 3SQ

United Kingdom

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T1121 - Card Acquiring Services 2025

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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