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Payments Solution - SaaS Provider

LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 14:38

Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool Hope University recently concluded a public procurement process for the award of a 'Payments Solution - SaaS Provider' contract. This process, situated in the sub-central public authority category, aimed to secure a comprehensive payment platform meeting the University's financial transaction requirements. The contract was awarded to Flywire Payments Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, United Kingdom. The open competition, procurement process culminated on 23rd January 2026 with a contract value of £180,000 net, intended to span from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2029, with potential for extension. The procurement method involved below-threshold open competition, catering to the services category, specifically international payment transfer services, to be delivered in Liverpool.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, particularly those with expertise in financial solutions and payment processing. Companies with innovative, robust payment systems that align with specific financial transaction needs are well-positioned to benefit. The structure of the tender, which allows for a quality-to-price ratio of 80:20, suggests that businesses excelling in quality service delivery coupled with competitive pricing could thrive, making it particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises that focus on quality-driven solutions. The future opportunities could also come from the potential extension of the contract, allowing for long-term business growth and sustained partnerships with public institutions like universities.

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Notice Title

Payments Solution - SaaS Provider

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE The University is seeking proposals from qualified companies to provide a comprehensive payment platform that meets our financial transaction needs. We require a company whose expertise, processing solutions aligns with our requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension options for up to 2 additional years. Therefore a maximum of 5 years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006264-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hope.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L16 9JD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Childwall
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Wavertree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLYWIRE PAYMENTS

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