--- title: "University of Bristol - Merchant Acquire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c9ab0d3-e0e7-411c-a3ce-2233ff07c062" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c9ab0d3-e0e7-411c-a3ce-2233ff07c062" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c9ab0d3-e0e7-411c-a3ce-2233ff07c062.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c9ab0d3-e0e7-411c-a3ce-2233ff07c062.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL" published: "2024-09-17" --- # University of Bristol - Merchant Acquire Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c9ab0d3-e0e7-411c-a3ce-2233ff07c062 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c9ab0d3-e0e7-411c-a3ce-2233ff07c062) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c9ab0d3-e0e7-411c-a3ce-2233ff07c062.json) ## Summary The University of Bristol recently concluded a public procurement process for merchant acquiring services to manage all card transactions, excluding student fees. This contract, classified under Banking services (CPV 66110000), involves both online and in-person payment solutions, along with limited MOTO transactions. Due to the failure of the initial open procedure to yield acceptable tenders, the contract was awarded via negotiation under PCR 2015 Reg 32(2)(a). The contract was awarded to GPUK LLP trading as Global Payments on 22 August 2024, with an expected duration until 22 August 2027, totalling an estimated value of £1,710,000. The procurement process focused on ensuring service continuity in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in banking services and payment processing. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to explore future opportunities with similar requirements. Companies with robust technological infrastructures capable of providing secure and efficient payment handling services could find lucrative prospects in these public procurement contracts. Businesses adept at negotiating and rapidly mobilising their resources to meet stringent public sector demands are well-positioned to thrive and grow through such opportunities. ## Notice The contract includes the provision of merchant acquiring for all card transactions apart from student fees, which are managed separately. Both online CNP and in-person CP transactions are included. The provision of physical infrastructure for CP payment acceptance is also included, along with capability for a very small volume of MOTO payments keyed into terminals directly by staff. Student fee processing and associated merchant acquiring are excluded as these are managed separately. ****UPDATE**** Previous Open FTS Tender was abandoned due to no acceptable tenderers. PCR 2015 Reg 32(2)(a) allows for a contract to be entered into via negotiation without further competition where 'no suitable tenders' were received. This contract was negotiated with the incumbent supplier to ensure that the services continue without interruption. Additional information: Contract awarded 3+1+1 - Price stated is the forecast for the full 5 year contract. ****UPDATE**** Previous Open FTS Tender was abandoned due to no acceptable tenderers. PCR 2015 Reg 32(2)(a) allows for a contract to be entered into via negotiation without further competition where 'no suitable tenders' were received. This contract was negotiated with the incumbent supplier to ensure that the services continue without interruption. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe8f625-91e7-4b33-adc2-2633ce79c78e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Failed Open Procedure. PCR 2015 Reg 32(2)(a) allows for a contract to be entered into via negotiation without further competition where 'no suitable tenders' were received. | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 21 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,710,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,710,000 | | 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 BRISTOL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GPUK LLP TRADING AS GLOBAL PAYMENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66110000 - Banking services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2024 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe8f625-91e7-4b33-adc2-2633ce79c78e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe8f625-91e7-4b33-adc2-2633ce79c78e 17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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