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title: "AWARDED UCA - Card Acquiring at University For the Creative Arts - AWARD"
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# AWARDED UCA - Card Acquiring at University For the Creative Arts - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6396be6-a3c2-4c35-b512-43af7b9bb8d6

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## Summary

The University for the Creative Arts, located in Farnham, Surrey, has awarded a contract for Card Acquiring Services aimed at processing, authorisation, and settlement of debit and credit transactions. This procurement was classified under Banking and Investment Services and was conducted through an open procedure. The tender process saw submissions due by midday on 22nd July 2020, with the contract now running from 1st September 2020 to 31st August 2023.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in payment processing and financial services. With the need for comprehensive card acquiring capabilities, suppliers that offer sophisticated e-commerce solutions, Chip and PIN systems, and broad payment channel integration could find their services highly sought after. The tender provides a platform for growth, enabling suppliers to establish themselves within the higher education sector while catering to a variety of payment methods.

## Notice

AWARDED UCA - Card Acquiring at University For the Creative Arts The University for the Creative Arts is currently out to tender 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). Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest until Midday 22nd July 2020 upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Tender submissions must be received by Midday 22nd July 2020 Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413c41d5-46ae-49f4-891d-4e73c7df2f57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU9 7DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Waverley |
| Electoral ward | Farnham North West |
| Westminster constituency | Farnham and Bordon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GPUK LLP TRADING AS GLOBAL PAYMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2020 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413c41d5-46ae-49f4-891d-4e73c7df2f57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413c41d5-46ae-49f4-891d-4e73c7df2f57
  19th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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