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Global/Cross Border Outbound Payment Solution

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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11 Mar 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Global/Cross Border Outbound Payment Solution. The procurement, classified under the service category, is aimed at integrating an automated payment mechanism to facilitate outbound payments to multiple countries in multiple currencies. Interested parties must register their interest by 19th March 2024, with further market engagement planned until 15th April 2024.

This tender by the University of Strathclyde offers business growth opportunities to providers of global payment solutions integrated with Unit4 Business World On. Businesses in the financial technology sector, particularly those with expertise in international payments, compliance with regulations, and strong customer support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process presents a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities in providing secure and comprehensive cross-border payment services to meet the University's diverse global payment needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global/Cross Border Outbound Payment Solution

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde requires an automated payment mechanism capable of integrating with Unit4 Business World On to make global outbound payments to multiple countries in multiple currencies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The core service requirements for the contract are as below: - The supplier is required to provide a comprehensive global/cross-border outbound payment solution capable of integrating with Unit4 Business World On to University of Strathclyde to facilitate the transfer and accounting for all payments to our global suppliers including sundry suppliers. - The solution offered will have the ability to integrate and take data feed from Unit4 Business World On. - The supplier will be FCA regulated. - The supplier will ensure that the solution and systems provided to the university are compliant and in line with current industry standards. - The supplier will own the Intellectual Property rights for the solution and all associated software or be able to demonstrate continuity of supply. - The supplier will ensure, to the best of their ability, that the university receives an uninterrupted service and will ensure that they have support available. - The solution offered must be able to facilitate payments to multiple countries in multiple currencies including but not limited to the currencies listed below and will provide automated FX conversions: AED U.A.E Dirham AUD Australian Dollar BDT Bangladesh Taka BHD Bahraini Dinar BRL Brazilian Real CAD Canadian Dollar CHF Swiss Franc CNY Chinese Yuan (Renminbi) COP Colombian Peso CZK Czech Koruna DKK Danish Kroner EUR Euro FJD Fiji Dollar GBP Sterling Pound (GB) HKD Hong Kong Dollar HRK Croatian Kuna IDR Indonesian Rupiah INR Indian Rupee ISK Icelands Kronor JPY Japanese Yen KES Kenyan Shilling KRW Korean Won (South) MUR Mauritius Rupee MWK Malawian Kwacha MXN Mexican Peso MYR Malaysian Ringgits NOK Norwegian Kroner NZD New Zealand Dollar OMR Omani Rial Omani PLN Polish Zloty QAR Quatari Rial RUB Russian Roubles SAR Saudi Riyal SEK Swedish Kronor SGD Singapore Dollar THB Thai Baht TRY New Turkish Lira TWD New Taiwan Dollar USD US Dollar VND Vietnamese Dong XCD East Carribean Dollar ZAR South African Rand

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000760648
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500588
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66115000 - International payment transfer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Amy Irvine
Contact Email
amy.irvine@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
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 East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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