Planning

Payment Processing Facility

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

12 Feb 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Payment Processing Facility" located in Glasgow, UK. This tender is classified under the education services sector, with a projected value of £160,000. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their expressions of interest by 12 noon on 27th February 2018, with further notices anticipated by 26th March 2018. The procurement type involves engaging with potential providers to assess their capabilities in meeting the university's payment processing needs.

This procurement opportunity is ideally suited for businesses specialising in financial technology and payment processing solutions, particularly those with experience integrating systems compliant with PCI-DSS and GDPR regulations. Companies that can offer innovative payment options such as dynamic currency conversion and various digital payment methods will find this tender a valuable opportunity to expand their service offerings within the education sector. Engaging in dialogue with the university may also provide insights into new market developments, making it advantageous for forward-thinking businesses looking to grow in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Payment Processing Facility

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of a payment processing facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Market Research - Payment Processing Services The University of Strathclyde has a requirement to enter into a contract with a Provider for Payment processing Services. Prior to identifying the most appropriate route to market for these services, the University would like to engage with suitably experienced suppliers who are able to provide such services in order to consult on developments in the market and what procurement options are available. The University has recently reviewed its overall payment processes leading to a change in our acquirer and PSP. These changes have delivered various benefits including Dynamic Currency Conversion. The University is therefore using this notice to undertake market testing and seeking notes of interest from potential suppliers to enable the University to gauge the current market. Those noting interest will be asked to provide information on the services they offer. Please note that this market testing phase will end as of 12 noon on Tuesday 27th February 2018 and the University reserves the right not to engage with the supplier community any further after this date. The information provided below is given as background information and/or feedback from an initial analysis of the business requirement. Interested parties should note that this detail is provided as information only may not be indicative of the procured solution. - Currently the University accepts online payments by debit/credit card for but not limited to; payment of tuition fees, accommodation fees, course bookings, MFD print credits, conference and event bookings and products available on our online shop. - Any new system should: - integrate with current university systems and provide all payment requirements including Online shop, Payment Pathways, card based instalment plans and direct debit management, on a system that is BACSTEL-IP compliant/registered solution - supply Virtual Terminal solution for MOTO transactions in a PCI-DSS compliant way. - integrate with our Acquirer (Global) and PSP (Realex) - have the ability to offer DCC, PayPal and other leading payment methods on all payment channels. - be fully compliant with all current and future GDPR Regulations - have the ability to produce reporting on all aspects of payments and supply export files for uploading into our existing systems. - be fully PCI-DSS be compatible with mobile, PC and tablet devices. The University intend to enter into dialogue/communication with interested parties in a bid to understand how current and future technology will meet the above requirements. In addition, The University reserve the right to invite interested suppliers to a demonstration event held within University campus. Should the University exercise this right it will invite a maximum of three interested suppliers who will be allocated time slots to present to University staff. A more detailed list of requirements will be provided to those supplier who are invited to present. Interested suppliers are invited to note an interest against this notice and to email Denise Kyle denise.kyle@strath.ac.uk no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 27th February 2018 outlining why they would like to take part in the demonstration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529394
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309858
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48219100 - Gateway software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Denise Kyle
Contact Email
denise.kyle@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415482823

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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