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Provision of Procurement Cards

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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18 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has successfully completed the tender process for the provision of procurement cards under an open procurement procedure. This contract falls under the services category within the education industry and is valued at £31,000,000. The contract was awarded on 19th November 2024 to RBS, a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh. This procurement process, facilitated through a cluster agreement by APUC via the CCS Payment Solutions 2 Framework (RM6248), reached its award stage on 18th March 2025. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the university’s purchasing capabilities through a secured and efficient procurement card system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services and payment solutions, particularly those experienced in providing procurement card solutions. Companies with robust capabilities in managing extensive financial frameworks and offering innovative payment automation tools are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Collaboration with educational institutions through securing such agreements can lead to extensive business growth, opening avenues for long-term partnerships and expansion within the public sector. Engaging with a reputable institution like the University of Strathclyde can enhance market presence and credibility in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Procurement Cards

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has entered into a collaboration agreement for the Provision of Procurement Cards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the Provision of Procurements Cards, the University of Strathclyde has entered into a cluster agreement facilitated by APUC via a direct award from CCS Payment Solutions 2 Framework (RM6248) - Lot 1: Procurement Cards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793292
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526276
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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