Award

Annual Payment Services Subscription

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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22 Aug 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, a sub-central government public authority located in Coventry, United Kingdom, has completed the award of a procurement titled "Annual Payment Services Subscription." This procurement, classified under the services category, aimed to facilitate payroll and supplier payments through software. The procurement was executed using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition. Bottomline Technologies, a large-scale supplier based in Berkshire, was the successful awardee. The contract began on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st August 2026, with a total contract value of £38,860.92.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale enterprises specialising in subscription services and payment software solutions. While the contract is already awarded, similar opportunities within the public sector could benefit businesses capable of providing robust payment systems. Companies with expertise in handling public authority contracts and addressing the unique requirements of educational institutions like universities could find growth through similar procurement processes initiated by public authorities across the UK.

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Notice Title

Annual Payment Services Subscription

Notice Description

A software facility enabling us to make payroll & supplier payments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050996-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,384 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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