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PROVISION OF A GLOBAL OUTBOUND PAYMENT SOLUTION INCLUSIVE OF THE DESIGN, TESTING, HOSTING AND MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2025 at 09:06

Tender

10 Oct 2024 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

In November 2025, the University of Strathclyde completed a procurement process for the provision of a Global Outbound Payment Solution designed to facilitate international transactions across multiple currencies. The contract, valued at £425,000, was awarded to Convera UK Limited, a large-scale supplier located in London. This procurement, registered under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code for banking services, involved an open procedure supported by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The solution, capable of integrating with the Unit4 Business World On system, is aimed at enhancing the university's capability to manage and execute worldwide payments efficiently. The original open tender process commenced in October 2024 with initial bids due by 11 November 2024, reflecting the university's commitment to maintaining a transparent and competitive selection process.

The procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in banking services, specifically those with expertise in global payment solutions and software integration. Companies with strong technical capabilities, adherence to regulatory standards, and substantial financial turnover are particularly well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The demand for solutions that can handle approximately 2,800 international transactions yearly, involving about 45 different currencies, underscores the need for providers who can offer scalability, robust integration capabilities, and reliable service management. Suppliers with experience in electronic ordering, invoicing, and payments, coupled with appropriate accreditation and liability coverage, would find this contract aligns with their service offerings and strategic expansion goals.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF A GLOBAL OUTBOUND PAYMENT SOLUTION INCLUSIVE OF THE DESIGN, TESTING, HOSTING AND MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES

Notice Description

University of Strathclyde required an automated payment mechanism capable of integrating with Unit4 Business World On to make global outbound payments to multiple countries in multiple currencies

Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Strathclyde was seeking a supplier to provide a Global Outbound Payment Solution. The supplier is required to provide a comprehensive global outbound payment solution capable of integrating with Unit4 Business World On to University of Strathclyde to facilitate the transfer and accounting for all payments to our global suppliers including sundry suppliers. Currently approximately 2800 GBP and currency transactions equating to approximately 10 million are incurred annually across around 45 different currencies. The solution offered has the ability to integrate and take data feed from Unit4 Business World On.

Renewal: The contracting authority exercises the right to extend this contract by two periods of up to 12-months. The extension will be utilised at the sole discretion of the contracting authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a7b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076695-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

66115000 - International payment transfer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
contract is up for renewal three years after start date. However the contract has two options of up to 12 month extensions to the latest renewal may be 5 years from start date.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Laura Shaw
Contact Email
laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONVERA

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