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title: "Banking, Merchant and Procurement Card Services"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# Banking, Merchant and Procurement Card Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7870586c-b189-475b-b1da-47878499dc75

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire is currently in the Tender stage of procuring Banking, Merchant and Procurement Card Services, with a total contract value of £900,000. This procurement process, which follows an open procedure above the threshold, is set to end on 13 January 2022. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 July 2022 and conclude on 30 June 2032.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the banking and financial services sector, particularly those offering merchant services and procurement cards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the buyer is particularly keen on diverse service offerings including UK domiciled currency accounts and online banking facilities. This procurement could significantly bolster a business's portfolio and foster long-term client relationships within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University is procuring Banking and Merchant Services including Procurement Cards. Tenderers for banking services need to be able to offer a diverse range of day to day banking and merchant services including procurement cards. This includes (but is not limited to) the provision of UK domiciled currency accounts, exchange of small value foreign currencies and on-line banking facilities, deposit and borrowing solutions. In respect of deposits this should include a range of rates and options such as overnight deposit accounts and fixed term deposit rates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24bead4e-0504-40e3-a99b-cde77a139f41 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24bead4e-0504-40e3-a99b-cde77a139f41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24bead4e-0504-40e3-a99b-cde77a139f41
  26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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