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Flywire Licences

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process titled "Flywire Licences," focusing on acquiring IT software packages, specifically WPM software and services. As a public authority within sub-central government, their procurement process fell below the threshold and was conducted without competition, using a direct procurement method. The procurement stage reached completion with Flywire Payments Limited being awarded the contract, which started on 29 July 2025 and ends on 31 July 2026. The contract's gross value is £63,750. The procurement relates to the industry category of goods, and the region for delivery is UKK4, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software and licensing services to engage with higher education institutions in the United Kingdom. Large companies with expertise in IT solutions, like Flywire Payments Limited, are well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. The University of Exeter's direct procurement approach highlights potential for efficient engagement with organisations adept at meeting specific software licensing needs without extensive competitive procedures. Businesses looking to expand their offerings to public sector entities could benefit from aligning their services with the technological needs identified by universities and similar institutions.

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Notice Title

Flywire Licences

Notice Description

WPM software and services annual licence fee

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029576-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLYWIRE PAYMENTS

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