---
title: "Card Acquiring Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0290f9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
published: "2021-07-27"
---

# Card Acquiring Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0290f9

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## Summary

The University of Salford is currently in the active phase of procuring Card Acquiring Services, essential for processing and settling debit and credit transactions across multiple payment channels, including Chip and PIN, mail orders, and online platforms. The procurement method utilized is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. The tender period commenced on 11th March 2021 and has been extended to 12th March 2021 for submission. This tender falls under the classification of financial and insurance services and is set to last for an initial period of 36 months, with potential extensions available for two additional years based on performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in financial services, payment processing solutions, and technology firms that excel in e-commerce and customer transaction management. Companies with capabilities in managing comprehensive payment systems and experience in serving higher education institutions would find this tender particularly advantageous. Participation could enhance visibility and foster long-term relationships, driving growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

This tender is 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).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is 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).

Options: 2 x 1year options

Renewal: The duration of this contract will be for an initial period of 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 2x 12months (in 12 months increments), subject to performance and agreement between the parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002450-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £289,269 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLOYDS BANKING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002450-2021
- 4 Jun 2021 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012576-2021
- 12 Feb 2021 at 09:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002866-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.salford.ac.uk
- http://www.salford.ac.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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