--- title: "Card Acquiring (Merchant Services)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-226fe585-539c-4182-8f55-b3fecbea3954" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-226fe585-539c-4182-8f55-b3fecbea3954" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-226fe585-539c-4182-8f55-b3fecbea3954.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-226fe585-539c-4182-8f55-b3fecbea3954.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HE PORTAL" published: "2017-05-30" --- # Card Acquiring (Merchant Services) Buyer: HE PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-226fe585-539c-4182-8f55-b3fecbea3954 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-226fe585-539c-4182-8f55-b3fecbea3954) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-226fe585-539c-4182-8f55-b3fecbea3954.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the University of London, which is seeking to engage a partner for its "Card Acquiring (Merchant Services)" project. This tender, classified under financial transaction processing services, is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 30th May 2017. The deadline for submitting completed tenders is set for 30th June 2017, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st November 2017 and run until 31st October 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure and tends to be recurrent. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in payment processing and merchant services to expand their market presence. Companies that offer comprehensive support, including dedicated account management and sector expertise, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The University is looking for efficient and innovative solutions that can not only meet current transaction needs but also adapt to future developments in technology and user expectations. ## 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. Interested parties should log onto the College Procurement portal In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he to express interest in this project. Completed tenders must be uploaded onto In-Tend by 12.00 noon on 30/06/17 to be considered. Additional information: 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. Interested parties should log onto the College Procurement portal In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he to express interest in this project. Completed tenders must be uploaded onto In-Tend by 12.00 noon on 30/06/17 to be considered. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff01345-7b9f-4a94-8acb-3c8f546962d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HE PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE14 6NW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Lewisham | | Electoral ward | Brockley | | Westminster constituency | Lewisham North | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services ## Release History - 30 May 2017 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff01345-7b9f-4a94-8acb-3c8f546962d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff01345-7b9f-4a94-8acb-3c8f546962d4 30th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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