Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of South Wales
Procurement Manager, University of South Wales, Finance Dept, Llantwit Road
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
UK
Telephone: +44 1443482385
E-mail: procurement@southwales.ac.uk
Fax: +44 1443482384
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.southwales.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315
I.1) Name and addresses
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Castle Grounds, Cathay's Park
Cardiff
CF10 3ER
UK
Telephone: +44 2920391381
E-mail: gareth.tottle@rwcmd.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.rwcmd.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1108
I.1) Name and addresses
Merthyr Tydfil College
Merthyr Tydfil College, University of Glamorgan, Ynysfach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 1685726000
E-mail: enquiries@merthyr.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL15
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.merthyr.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1033
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Banking & Card Acquiring Services
Reference number: Tender No 1656
II.1.2) Main CPV code
66100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Tenders are being invited for the provision of day to day Banking and Card Acquiring services. The Group is seeking to develop efficient and cost-effective 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 organisations in which it can be confident will fulfil all the Group’s current and future requirements. It is important that any potential partner can add value through an effective dedicated corporate support team backed up by a proactive education sector specialist Relationship Director and/or Manager.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Delivery of a comprehensive banking service for the USW Group.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66110000
66120000
66151000
66172000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
UKL22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tenders are being invited for the provision of day to day Banking and Card Acquiring services. The Group is seeking to develop efficient and cost-effective 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 organisations in which it can be confident will fulfil all the Group’s current and future requirements. It is important that any potential partner can add value through an effective dedicated corporate support team backed up by a proactive education sector specialist Relationship Director and/or Manager.
The following legal entities are involved in this tender:
University of South Wales
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Merthyr Tydfil College
University of South Wales Commercial Services Limited
This tender is divided into two Lots and tenders can be submitted for one or more Lots.
Delivery of a comprehensive banking service for the Group including the maintenance of bank accounts, handling of paper/BACS/Chaps/Faster payments, cash processing and other activities associated with University banking business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial contract period shall be 5 years with the option to extend for further 12-month periods up to 7 years, subject to performance and agreement between the parties.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Card Acquiring services to the USW Group.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66110000
66172000
66150000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
UKL22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tenders are being invited for the provision of day to day Banking and Card Acquiring services. The Group is seeking to develop efficient and cost-effective 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 organisations in which it can be confident will fulfil all the Group’s current and future requirements. It is important that any potential partner can add value through an effective dedicated corporate support team backed up by a proactive education sector specialist Relationship Director and/or Manager.
The following legal entities are involved in this tender:
University of South Wales
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Merthyr Tydfil College
University of South Wales Commercial Services Limited
This tender is divided into two Lots and tenders can be submitted for one or more Lots.
Provision of Card Acquiring services to the Group for processing, authorisation and settlement of the Group’s debit and credit transactions via all payment channels including: customer present (Chip and PIN), e-commerce and customer not present (Mail Order / Telephone Order).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial contract period shall be 5 years with the option to extend for further 12-month periods up to 7 years, subject to performance and agreement between the parties.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
22/07/2020
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 18 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
22/07/2020
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Closing date for receipt of questions Wednesday 1st July 2020.
Closing date for response to ITT by 12.00hrs (mid-day) Wednesday 22nd July 2020. Your tender submission must be uploaded to the Sell2Wales portal Postbox.
Your Tender submission must comprise of the following:
- The Tender document attached; Tenderers must comply with the request for information and complete all tables as indicated.
- Your standard Terms and Conditions.
- The Vendor Questionnaire, Form of Tender, Certificate of Non-Canvassing & Non-Collusion and Non-Compliance Statement must be completed and submitted as part of your tender
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=102356.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Community Benefits in the procurement context are about ensuring that wider social, economic and environmental issues are considered when tendering contracts, to maximise the investment as widely as possible. The University is committed to delivering Community Benefits through its sourcing activity.
Community Benefits are a non-Core requirement and will not be evaluated as part of the Tender.
Upon award the successful Bidder(s) will be expected to work with the University to maximise the Community Benefits delivered through this contract and will be encouraged to secure other positive outcomes that would benefit the University and the community they operate within this will include, but is not limited to for example:
- Sponsoring student projects or competitions
- Student placements / internships
- Scholarships
- Guest Speaker slots / lectures
(WA Ref:102356)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/06/2020