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Student Payment Service Provider

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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04 Jun 2024 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the provision of an International payment transfer service. The contract is valued at £4.5 million and will span a five-year period, with options to extend. The tender, titled "Student Payment Service Provider," aims to deliver a secure, efficient, and diverse payment service to enhance the student experience. The University prioritises timely income processing and prompt query resolution. The tender falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procedure with the tender period ending on 17th January 2024. Flywire Payments Limited has been awarded the contract.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Bristol presents potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in international payment transfer services. Companies that can provide secure and efficient payment solutions, offer diverse payment channels, and ensure prompt query resolution are well-suited to compete. The contract duration and size provide stability for successful bidders to establish long-term partnerships with the University and cater to the diverse needs of students. Businesses with experience in the services sector and a track record of meeting stringent compliance requirements will find this tender beneficial for business expansion opportunities.

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Notice Title

Student Payment Service Provider

Notice Description

The University of Bristol is awarding a contract to deliver business objectives relevant to the procurement include providing a secure, compliant, and efficient (with respect to time and cost) payment service which meets the diverse needs of a wide range of payers and forms a positive part of the overall student experience. The priority of the University is to ensure the timely and accurate posting of income, and prompt resolution of payment queries. To deliver a positive payment experience to students we aim to provide: - a secure and efficient (with respect to time and cost) payment service, - prompt, courteous, and well-informed resolution of queries around payment, - a range of payment channels to suit different needs, and -maximum visibility for the student of their payment from initiation to allocation. Additional information: Contract is five (5) years split into initial three (3) years, with two (2) plus one (1) year options to extend (3 + 1 + 1). Price in notice is a forecast of the initial 3 years. Each year forecasted costs of PS1.5M, therefore a full 5 year contract estimated at PS7.5M.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82aa87e4-b91c-4050-8c54-ec5e742df7fe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66115000 - International payment transfer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 3 Jun 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLYWIRE PAYMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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