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title: "Merchant Services - AWARD"
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# Merchant Services - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c45244dc-c54c-4a9d-942e-e95bec4f95a9

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has recently awarded a contract for Merchant Services, aimed at providing support for processing, authorisation, and settlement of debit and credit transactions across various payment channels. This procurement falls under the open method and was initiated to find a partner to replace the existing contract, which is due to expire in May 2017. The contract period is set to commence on May 1, 2017, and will run until May 1, 2020. The tender had a submission deadline of January 19, 2017. Located in Carlisle, Cumbria, this opportunity is classified under electronic marketplace retailing services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in payment processing and banking services, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Companies that can demonstrate a strong capability in providing efficient and innovative merchant services, along with dedicated account management, will find this tender appealing. With the expectations of evolving market and technological needs, businesses that are agile and responsive will be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

The University's current contract for merchant services is due to expire and tenders are being invited for a new contract to commence in May 2017. This tender is for the provision of Merchant 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). 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 University's 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24e42c9-d363-43cb-add4-f86a38875bd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 1 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,000 |
| 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 CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL PAYMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services
- 66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2017 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24e42c9-d363-43cb-add4-f86a38875bd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24e42c9-d363-43cb-add4-f86a38875bd1
  29th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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