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title: "Card Acquiring Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER"
published: "2020-04-24"
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# Card Acquiring Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2944adf-1cdc-4733-802c-cd906ba31528

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## Summary

The University of Winchester is currently seeking bids for Card Acquiring Services through an open procurement process. This tender aims to secure efficient merchant services for processing, authorisation, and settlement of debit and credit transactions across various payment channels. The deadline for submission of bids is set for 12 noon on 27th May 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 2nd August 2020 and run until 31st July 2025. This opportunity falls under the banking services industry sector, with a total contract value of £450,000 and a minimum value of £400,000. The tendering process is active and operates within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in banking services, payment processing, and technology solutions tailored for educational institutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in merchant service arrangements, particularly those with a focus on supporting educational entities, will be well-positioned to compete. The University seeks a partner who can not only offer competitive pricing but also add value through dedicated support and specialist relationship management in the education sector, making it an appealing prospect for SMEs in this field.

## Notice

Card Acquiring Services The University of Winchester is tendering 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). Winchester is looking to develop efficient and cost-effective merchant service arrangements which will be able to meet future market and technological changes. Ideally, we will be looking for a partner to add value through a dedicated support team backed up by a proactive education sector specialist Relationship Manager. Fully details can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester/aspx/Home Return Date: 12 Noon on the 27th May 2020 Additional information: For full tender information go to: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61b59f98-a3a6-4103-be7b-e5ce5e2b70fe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO22 4NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Paul |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2020 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61b59f98-a3a6-4103-be7b-e5ce5e2b70fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61b59f98-a3a6-4103-be7b-e5ce5e2b70fe
  24th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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