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WPM Flywire _ Payment Processing Agent

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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01 Sep 2025 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby has awarded a contract titled "WPM Flywire _ Payment Processing Agent" under a direct procurement method to Flywire Payments Limited. This procurement process falls within the software package and information systems category, indicating a focus on technology services. The contract, valued at £246,384, runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with the procurement stage reaching completion as it is at the award stage. The main location for the delivery of this contract is Derby, England, specifically at the postal code DE221GB. Notably, the procurement was conducted as a single tender action below threshold, suggesting a streamlined approach for this essential service.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in payment processing software and information systems. Technology firms with experience in software solutions and those particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find similar opportunities in public sector contracts. With the University of Derby as the purchasing authority, companies wishing to partner or compete in future similar procurements could benefit from understanding the direct procurement process and maintaining a reputable presence with potential buyers in the educational sector. Businesses capable of delivering innovative payment processing solutions can leverage this as a case study to enhance their credibility and expand their market presence, particularly within academia and beyond.

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Notice Title

WPM Flywire _ Payment Processing Agent

Notice Description

Payment Processing Agent

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-705d51d4-50e5-4452-8366-f1c30bf9c7ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e532d2-e03e-4b07-898f-fa94b5e8460e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£246,384 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,384 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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 DERBY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLYWIRE PAYMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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