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E-Payments Web Portal

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Jul 2026 at 12:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Jul 2026 at 12:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, based in Leicester, UK, has engaged in a public procurement process for an "E-Payments Web Portal" through a direct award to Flywire Payments Limited. This process was initiated to provide an online payment platform that facilitates the collection and management of a diverse range of student and commercial revenue streams. The procurement stage is complete with the contract award issued on 10th July 2026, and the contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2031. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and utilises a direct procurement method due to the existing integration of the solution within the university's operational systems, which include student records and financial systems.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in educational fintech solutions, particularly those capable of seamless integration with existing academic and financial systems. Companies that focus on developing robust, scalable, and integrable payment technologies would be well-suited to leverage the prospects presented by this award. Given the significant investment and integration of Flywire's platform within De Montfort University, competitors should be prepared to demonstrate unique value propositions or complementary service offerings that enhance the existing systems efficiently. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the higher education sector by facilitating smarter financial transactions and management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Payments Web Portal

Notice Description

The provision of an online payment platform to facilitate the collection and administration of a wider range of student and commercial revenue streams.

Procurement Information

This solution is deeply embedded within DMU's operational environment, with significant investment into the integration and compatibility of this product with our estate. The platform has established integrations with: Student Records systems SAP Finance Accommodation systems Library systems Sports systems Student printing systems Graduation systems Online e-store Replacing the current solution would require the reconfiguration and testing of multiple system integrations. We would need to arrange for data migration and transition planning, whilst developing new finance reconciliation processes. All of this would require extensive stakeholder engagement and staff retraining carrying significant project and technical resource commitments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c892
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065183-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLYWIRE PAYMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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