--- title: "Merchant Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1080bdad-747a-4386-984d-a90529c39bd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1080bdad-747a-4386-984d-a90529c39bd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1080bdad-747a-4386-984d-a90529c39bd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1080bdad-747a-4386-984d-a90529c39bd1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-07-22" --- # Merchant Services Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1080bdad-747a-4386-984d-a90529c39bd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1080bdad-747a-4386-984d-a90529c39bd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1080bdad-747a-4386-984d-a90529c39bd1.json) ## Summary Durham University is seeking a supplier for its Merchant Services, pertaining to PCI DSS compliance and related banking services. This tender, classified under banking services, will run for an initial four-year period from 27th August 2018, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 1st June 2018. The contract value is estimated at £740,000, and the service will be exclusively for Durham University, located in Durham, North East England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in banking services, particularly those equipped to provide Point to Point Encryption (P2PE) terminals, as this is a requirement for consideration. Suppliers that can deliver competitive interchange pricing and meet the specific compliance standards set by the university will be well-suited to respond. The expectation for a clarification meeting further opens avenues for direct engagement, making this an ideal opportunity for experienced service providers looking to expand their clientele within the educational sector. ## Notice Durham University have a requirement for a supplier who can provide PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) Merchant Services to ensure the University remains compliant with all regulatory standards. In addition to ensuring the University remains compliant, improved value for money is also a key driver behind this tender opportunity along with the desire for high quality management information. Tender responses should include interchange plus plus pricing for card transactions and all other aspects of the service to be provided directly or any associated third parties including terminal costs, regular fees, DCC rebate and non-secure activity etc. As part of the evaluation process, you may be expected to attend a clarification meeting at the University scheduled for 18/07/2018. Suppliers are asked to ensure that they can attend such a meeting on this day. Further details will follow in due course of process. The contract will run for a period of 4 year with an option of a 2 year extension on a year by year basis. The contract will be for sole use of Durham University. Potential suppliers must offer and support Point to Point Encryption (P2PE) terminals. The University will not consider tender submissions from suppliers who do not offer and support P2PE terminals. Please click on the following link to see all of the documentation and or to express an interest: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6773 Additional information: Potential suppliers must offer and support Point to Point Encryption (P2PE) terminals. The University will not consider tender submissions from suppliers who do not offer and support P2PE terminals. As part of the evaluation process, you may be expected to attend a clarification meeting at the University scheduled for 18/07/2018. Full tender documents and to submit a tender, please see the link below: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6773 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840a11f0-b98e-4e3d-b6f5-2cdc0f98b804 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 18 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £740,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,311,997 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DURHAM UNIVERSITY | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 3LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ELAVON FINANCIAL SERVICES DAC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66110000 - Banking services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2019 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840a11f0-b98e-4e3d-b6f5-2cdc0f98b804 - 1 May 2018 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c7dd3e-6dda-4321-a65d-473131b75b16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840a11f0-b98e-4e3d-b6f5-2cdc0f98b804 22nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c7dd3e-6dda-4321-a65d-473131b75b16 1st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6773 - http://www.dur.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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