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Integrated Payment Platform

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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08 Jan 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is completing a procurement process to appoint Flywire Payments Ltd as the supplier for an Integrated Payment Platform. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on banking services, and aims to provide comprehensive support and consultancy services for efficiently managing online payments. The contract, awarded on 6th January 2026, encompasses the region of UKM75. The procurement process is considerate of technical requirements and extends the existing supply from Flywire due to compatibility and operational needs without prior publication of a call for competition. The award value is £379,500, and the process is governed by legal basis CELEX:32014L0024.

This tender presents a pivotal opportunity for businesses specialising in bespoke technological solutions, particularly those in financial technology and electronic payment systems, to explore strategic partnerships and expand their market presence with large institutions. While the limited procurement method was used, focusing on a specific supplier due to unique technical capabilities, firms with similar specialisations could potentially benefit by aligning their services for future collaborations or complementary service provisions. The contracting authority demonstrates a preference for technical compatibility and seamless integration, suggesting a fertile ground for businesses with innovative solutions that enhance existing infrastructures.

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Notice Title

Integrated Payment Platform

Notice Description

The University seeks to appoint a supplier to provide a complete and integrated payment platform, including support and consultancy services, which will enable the organisation to continue to efficiently collect and process online payments centrally.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks to appoint a supplier to provide a complete and integrated payment platform, including support and consultancy services, which will enable the organisation to continue to efficiently collect and process online payments centrally.

Procurement Information

This service is bespoke to the University and is for the extension of existing supply of current integrated payment platform. A change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire suppliers having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and business delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060191
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001325-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£379,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Iain Davies
Contact Email
idavies@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLYWIRE PAYMENTS

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