SU95(24) Payment Gateway and E-Store

The University has chosen to divide this tender exercise into the following sections: Payment Gateway for authorisation through to the chosen merchant services provider for debit and credit card transactions via all payment channels. It is important that the needs of the University can be met while future proofing by giving the ability to improve the current range of payment types available. Payment gateway should meet all the card scheme requirements for card payments and offer alternative payment methods. The solution should include reporting option, with the ability to cover payment optimisation and fraud protection options. The payment gateway should have the ability to connect to the merchant acquirer (Lloyds Cardnet) and the Payment Service Provider (Global Payments E-Commerce). It is also worth noting that the University currently uses Convera for accepting student payments. E-Store for online sales from the chosen sale routes by the University. Giving the ability to connect to the merchant acquirer (Lloyds Cardnet) and Payment Service Provider (Global Payments E-Commerce). The E-Store will be used to make sales of various products including events and short courses The full contract term shall be two years with possible extensions of a further two years (1+1), subject to performance and agreement between the parties.