Tender

E-payment platform and Online Store

WESTON COLLEGE

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

Weston College, a sub-central government public authority, is initiating an open procurement process to appoint a single supplier for the development of a secure, scalable, and fully integrated E-payment platform and online store. This project is valued at £60,000 and falls within the Software package and information systems industry category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions invited by 25th June 2026. The platform is intended to facilitate global payments for various goods and services, catering to students, staff, employers, and external customers. Interested suppliers must express their interest by emailing WCGTender@weston.ac.uk to receive the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. The successful contract is slated to commence on 1st November 2026, running for an initial period of three years with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in e-commerce and E-payment solutions, providing a platform to partner with a major educational institution like Weston College. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, thanks to the procurement's reserved participation feature favouring these entities. Companies with expertise in innovative payment technologies, account management, and online store solutions can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market position, particularly in the educational sector. With a focus on quality criteria such as innovation and service-specific detail, businesses with a strong track record in delivering scalable technology solutions are well-suited for this opportunity.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ec7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046922-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 20262 months to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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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