T1121 - Card Acquiring Services 2025

A Prior Information Notice
by UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
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Sector
BUSINESS
Published
11 Aug 2025
Delivery
10 Aug 2026 to 09 Aug 2029
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Essex:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This pre market engagement is to scope potential suppliers interest 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 (including mobile wallets such as apple pay, google pay), 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 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 education sector specialist Relationship Manager. The following legal entities are involved in this tender: University of Essex University of Essex Campus Services Limited This tender is for all merchant services activity for the University and its subsidiaries across all acceptance methods.

CPV Codes

  • 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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