Tender

Card Acquiring Services - University of Edinburgh

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

09 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is currently seeking bids for its tender titled "Card Acquiring Services - University of Edinburgh," focused on providing merchant acquiring services necessary for processing card-based payments, including tuition fees and accommodation rents. Located in Edinburgh, this tender is in the active stage under an open procurement method, with proposals due by 14th January 2022. The selected contractor will enter into a service agreement lasting up to three years, with potential extensions available.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those specialised in card acquiring and payment processing. Companies that have expertise in delivering similar services and regulatory compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority would be well-suited to participate. The opportunity to secure a long-term partnership with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Edinburgh could significantly enhance a vendor's market presence and lead to potential future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Card Acquiring Services - University of Edinburgh

Notice Description

Card Acquiring Services/Merchant Acquiring Services required to facilitate all card based payments to the University including but not limited to tuition fees and student accommodation rent

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for the provision of Card Acquiring 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). The University is seeking to develop efficient and cost-effective card acquiring service arrangements which will be capable of meeting and navigating 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 and responsive education sector specialist Relationship Manager.

Renewal: There is option to extend for an additional 2 + 1 + 1 year periods (an additional 18 months refund service if/when needed is expected at the end of any contract duration as a minimum requirement).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672138
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432553
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
in between 3 and 7 years time

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
k.scott-woodhouse@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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