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title: "Card Acquiring Services - University of Edinburgh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f510"
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# Card Acquiring Services - University of Edinburgh

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f510

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a procurement process for Card Acquiring Services as part of its initiative aimed at facilitating all card-based payments, including tuition fees and accommodation rents. This tender, classified under the banking services category, is currently in the active phase and is expected to conclude with submissions due by 14th January 2022. The open procedure facilitates a broader participation, allowing multiple suppliers to submit their proposals, while the contract period is set for a duration of 1080 days with provisions for extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services and payment solutions, particularly those capable of providing innovative and efficient card acquiring arrangements. Suppliers with experience in managing card processing for educational institutions, alongside compliance with regulatory standards set by the Financial Conduct Authority, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate sound economic standing and possess the necessary insurance cover will be in strong contention to establish a partnership with the University, potentially expanding their reach within the higher education sector.

## Notice

Card Acquiring Services/Merchant Acquiring Services required to facilitate all card based payments to the University including but not limited to tuition fees and student accommodation rent

### 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). The University is seeking to develop efficient and cost-effective card acquiring service arrangements which will be capable of meeting and navigating 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 and responsive education sector specialist Relationship Manager.

Renewal: There is option to extend for an additional 2 + 1 + 1 year periods (an additional 18 months refund service if/when needed is expected at the end of any contract duration as a minimum requirement).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028067-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | in between 3 and 7 years time |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028067-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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