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GB-Glasgow: Electronic Payment Gateway

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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07 Oct 2025 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for an "Electronic Payment Gateway". This contract, classified under the software package and information systems category, is relevant to the services industry. The procurement process reached the award stage on 1st August 2025, with the contract spanning from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The process entailed an unspecified procurement method and culminated in an award to Bottomline Technologies. The contract carries a value of £470,498.64 and will be executed in Scotland, UK.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale technology and software firms capable of delivering complex payment solutions tailored to public financial systems. Although the procurement stage is complete, businesses interested in similar opportunities may consider showcasing their capabilities in software solutions and system integration, particularly those addressing the needs of public finance structures. This contract could serve as a case study for such businesses to enhance their portfolios and compete in future tenders issued by organisations like the Student Loans Company.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Glasgow: Electronic Payment Gateway

Notice Description

Electronic Payment Gateway

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55036dfc-5e29-4afb-b10c-3a1365c014ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/431ffad9-3b29-4b1e-b60c-6d5c1d8ffbb9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£470,498 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£470,498 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G5 8DF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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