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title: "NU/1550 The Provision of Merchant Services"
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# NU/1550 The Provision of Merchant Services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f1c16aa-e88a-4414-a75c-edc96e2d3f2a

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## Summary

The tender titled "NU/1550 The Provision of Merchant Services" is announced by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This procurement falls within the financial and insurance services sector and is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 24th January 2020. The value of the tender is estimated at £2,000,000, and it employs an open procurement method designed to foster competition among potential suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in merchant services, particularly those capable of processing, authorising, and settling debit and credit transactions. Companies that are well-versed in developing efficient and cost-effective payment solutions, adaptable to evolving market needs and technological advancements, will find this an appealing opportunity to establish a partnership with Newcastle University. Engaging in this procurement could significantly enhance a company's reputation and visibility in the sector, potentially leading to further contracts in the higher education market.

## Notice

This tender is for the provision of Merchant Services for processing, authorisation and settlement of debit and credit transactions at Newcastle University. Newcastle 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 current and future requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2647526f-9959-4f93-9a7d-db58f518f2a3 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2647526f-9959-4f93-9a7d-db58f518f2a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2647526f-9959-4f93-9a7d-db58f518f2a3
  19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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