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title: "Card Acquiring Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
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# Card Acquiring Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7da483ba-2d35-421c-8273-2abda922fb8b

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## Summary

The University of Salford has completed a procurement process for Card Acquiring Services, which involves the processing, authorisation, and settlement of debit and credit transactions across various payment channels. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method and was active until 12th March 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £289,269, commenced on 1st September 2021 and will run until 31st July 2024. The University is located in Salford, England, with the specific address at 5th Floor, Maxwell Building, and the key contact for this procurement was David Horton.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in payment processing and acquiring services. Companies with the capacity to manage both in-person and online payment solutions would be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. As service providers look to innovate and streamline transaction processes, firms offering advanced technology and reliable customer support could thrive in this environment.

## Notice

This tender was for the provision of Card Acquiring 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193a6bdc-9951-495e-b1bb-b471d1fbed5b |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £289,269 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £289,269 |
| 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 SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLOYDS BANKING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2021 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193a6bdc-9951-495e-b1bb-b471d1fbed5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193a6bdc-9951-495e-b1bb-b471d1fbed5b
  4th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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