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Award of Provision of an Online E-Payment Solution

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking to enhance its payment systems through the award of a contract for the provision of an Online E-Payment Solution. The procurement process, classified under services in the education industry, was successfully completed on 28th July 2021 with WPM Education Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £75,000. This project is part of GCU's initiative to replace its Student Information Management System with a new system, SITS Vision, set to launch in August 2022. The awarding process followed an open procedure, ensuring a transparent tendering stage.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in payment solutions and education technology to explore growth avenues within the public sector. Firms capable of providing innovative online payment systems and exhibiting a strong track record in user integration will be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises that have previously collaborated with higher education institutions may find this market particularly accessible, fostering partnerships and expanding their portfolio within the educational landscape.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of an Online E-Payment Solution

Notice Description

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has a requirement for an Online E-Payment Solution for all student credit and debit card payments. GCU are currently in the process of implementing a project to replace their existing Student Information Management System with a new system - SITS Vision. The new student system, which has a go-live date of August 2022, includes integrations with the well-established supplier, WPM, who have been embedded with the student journey for the past 9 years. During the deployment of SITS, it is vital to ensure consistency for income collection and integrations ensuring applicants and students are not impacted. Therefore, the decision was made to renew the contract with WPM for 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has a requirement for an Online E-Payment Solution for all student credit and debit card payments. GCU are currently in the process of implementing a project to replace their existing Student Information Management System with a new system - SITS Vision. The new student system, which has a go-live date of August 2022, includes integrations with the well-established supplier, WPM, who have been embedded with the student journey for the past 9 years. During the deployment of SITS, it is vital to ensure consistency for income collection and integrations ensuring applicants and students are not impacted. Therefore, the decision was made to renew the contract with WPM for 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000662191
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422608
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413313578

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WPM EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422608
    Award of Provision of an Online E-Payment Solution - Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has a requirement for an Online E-Payment Solution for all student credit and debit card payments. GCU are currently in the process of implementing a project to replace their existing Student Information Management System with a new system - SITS Vision. The new student system, which has a go-live date of August 2022, includes integrations with the well-established supplier, WPM, who have been embedded with the student journey for the past 9 years. During the deployment of SITS, it is vital to ensure consistency for income collection and integrations ensuring applicants and students are not impacted. Therefore, the decision was made to renew the contract with WPM for 3 years.

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