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E-payment platform and Online Store

Weston College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 Jul 2026 at 11:05

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

21 May 2026 at 11:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Weston College sought a single supplier for a secure, scalable e-payment platform and online store. The solution was intended to support global payments for a broad range of college goods and services, serving students, staff, employers and external customers. It needed to support multiple payment channels and manage products and services through an integrated online shop, while allowing the College to adopt new e-commerce technology. The procurement covered software packages and information systems. Delivery was for Weston College in the United Kingdom, with the buyer based in Weston-super-Mare. The opportunity was reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

The procurement reached tender: Weston College invited offers through a below-threshold open competition, but the procurement was subsequently cancelled on 23 July 2026; no reason was provided. Enquiries were due by 18 June 2026 at 12:00, and tenders were due by 25 June 2026 at 12:00. Bids had to be completed with references and proof of insurance, then sent by email to Weston College. The single contract was planned from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029, with an option to extend by one year to 31 October 2030, subject to annual review. Its estimated value was £60,000 excluding VAT, or £72,000 including VAT. Evaluation weighted service-specific detail and financial considerations at 20% each; innovation, account management, mobilisation, added and social value, business continuity and disaster planning, and presentation each carried 10%.

This requirement suited an SME or voluntary, community or social enterprise able to deliver and support an integrated e-payment and online-store solution for an education group. Relevant suppliers needed capability in secure global payments, multiple payment channels, e-commerce product and service management, systems integration, scalability and adoption of emerging technology. The evaluation placed particular emphasis on detailed understanding of the service, alongside innovation, account management, people and mobilisation, business continuity and disaster planning. Suppliers also needed to provide references and proof of insurance with their tender. The cancelled procurement is not a current route to contract, but these requirements indicate the type of provider Weston College was seeking.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-payment platform and Online Store

Notice Description

Weston College Group is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide a secure, scalable, and fully integrated E-payment platform and online store solution. The platform must enable users to make payments globally for a wide range of goods and services, supporting students, staff, employers, and external customers. Weston College wishes to appoint a partner who can assist the College in taking advantage of new and emerging technological developments within the fast-moving world of e-commerce. The solution must support multiple E-payment channels alongside an online store capable of managing a wide range of College products and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be based on an agreed rate card or pricing structure. The initial contract period will be three (3) years with the option to extend for one (1) additional year, subject to annual review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ec7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069570-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Weston College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 2AL
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

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