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title: "PURCON 883 Card Acquiring Services - AWARD"
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# PURCON 883 Card Acquiring Services - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f3bb4f0-8fe4-4c6c-840a-c520891db176

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Merchant Services for the University of East Anglia, titled "PURCON 883 Card Acquiring Services - AWARD," is classified under the banking services industry. This contract covers the processing, authorisation, and settlement of debit and credit transactions through various channels, including Chip and PIN, mail order, and e-commerce. The award was published on 20th August 2020, following an open procurement method with a tender period that ended on 10th May 2020. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2020 and will continue until 30th June 2025, located in the East of England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those that offer innovative payment solutions or support for educational institutions. Companies with a strong focus on customer service and technological adaptability would be well-suited to compete, as the University is keen on forging a partnership that exceeds user expectations and can evolve alongside market changes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this contract, given its suitability for such organisations.

## Notice

This tender is 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), 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3300817-9119-4919-a97e-0ed64b4560cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | * |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 20 Aug 2020 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3300817-9119-4919-a97e-0ed64b4560cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3300817-9119-4919-a97e-0ed64b4560cf
  20th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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