--- title: "ITT248 Provision of Merchant Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97727168-2449-4f2b-a150-0bf233ad9f10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97727168-2449-4f2b-a150-0bf233ad9f10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97727168-2449-4f2b-a150-0bf233ad9f10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97727168-2449-4f2b-a150-0bf233ad9f10.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING" published: "2016-12-02" --- # ITT248 Provision of Merchant Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97727168-2449-4f2b-a150-0bf233ad9f10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97727168-2449-4f2b-a150-0bf233ad9f10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97727168-2449-4f2b-a150-0bf233ad9f10.json) ## Summary The University of Northampton is inviting tenders for the provision of Merchant Services, with the contract expected to commence on 1st May 2017 and run until 31st March 2022. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12th January 2017. The tender is classified under the financial services industry and involves the processing and authorisation of debit and credit transactions across various payment channels. The University seeks an efficient and cost-effective solution, and the procurement method follows an open procedure, ensuring broad participation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial transaction processing and related services. Companies with expertise in merchant services capable of meeting the evolving technological needs and offering dedicated support will be well-placed to compete. Those organisations that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the education sector and provide innovative solutions are likely to attract the attention of the University as suitable partners for this important contract. ## Notice The Universitys current contract for merchant services is due to expire and tenders are being invited for a new contract to commence in April 2017. This tender is for the provision of Merchant Services for processing, authorisation and settlement of the Universitys 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 Universitys 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. Additional information: The information and documents for this tender will be accessible from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton Click on Current Tenders link where you can view the project detail, express an interest and register your Organisation with our e-tendering system. Once the registration has been accepted and you have received your login details by e:mail you can login to view and download the PQQ in the My Tenders section of the website. If your company is already registered please do not register again Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50486b92-6d13-4fb0-89d9-3f4b0b830b95 | | 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 | 2 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING | | Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN2 7AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Kingsthorpe South | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 66110000 - Banking services - 66111000 - Central bank services - 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2016 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50486b92-6d13-4fb0-89d9-3f4b0b830b95 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50486b92-6d13-4fb0-89d9-3f4b0b830b95 2nd December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.northampton.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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