--- title: "17/119 - Merchant Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2734b10-fa79-45f4-8203-6f65bd2c8e46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2734b10-fa79-45f4-8203-6f65bd2c8e46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2734b10-fa79-45f4-8203-6f65bd2c8e46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2734b10-fa79-45f4-8203-6f65bd2c8e46.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH" published: "2018-11-08" --- # 17/119 - Merchant Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2734b10-fa79-45f4-8203-6f65bd2c8e46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2734b10-fa79-45f4-8203-6f65bd2c8e46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2734b10-fa79-45f4-8203-6f65bd2c8e46.json) ## Summary The University of Portsmouth is seeking bids for its contract titled "17/119 - Merchant Services," aimed at providing financial transaction processing and clearing-house services. This procurement is currently in the award stage and was published on 2nd February 2018, with bids due by 1st March 2018. The contract is set to commence in May 2018 and will last for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method is classified as open, following the open procedure above threshold. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial technology and payment processing solutions, particularly those with experience in servicing educational institutions. The University seeks to partner with a capable firm that can provide dedicated corporate support and respond to evolving market and technological needs. Suppliers with a strong background in merchant services, including both physical and online payment solutions, would be particularly well suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice This tender is for the provision of Merchant Services for processing, authorisation and settlement of the University 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 fulfill all the University 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. Tenders are being invited for a new contract to commence in May/June 2018. Contract length is 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ Additional information: To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb03d11-c699-4836-a9e9-659c40d0b7d4 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 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 OF PORTSMOUTH | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2UP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GLOBAL PAYMENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2018 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb03d11-c699-4836-a9e9-659c40d0b7d4 - 2 Feb 2018 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a65bde-2ebc-4ac6-a7c5-9597ddc38c54 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb03d11-c699-4836-a9e9-659c40d0b7d4 8th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a65bde-2ebc-4ac6-a7c5-9597ddc38c54 2nd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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