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title: "Electronic Payment Gateway (EPG) Solution"
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buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED"
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# Electronic Payment Gateway (EPG) Solution

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59c8ab6a-d278-4f0c-8c49-f7b9530b1188

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company Limited is seeking to enhance its operational capabilities through the procurement of a cloud-based Electronic Payment Gateway (EPG) Solution. This public procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business transaction and personal business software, with a total value of £167,451.40. The procurement method used was a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 25 June 2021, and the awarded contract commenced on 1 October 2021, extending until 30 September 2023. The delivery of services is to be facilitated at the company's location in Glasgow, Scotland (postal code G2 7JD).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in payment solutions and financial technology, particularly those with cloud capabilities. Companies that can offer secure, reliable payment processing systems suited to public sector requirements will find this an attractive chance to expand their portfolio and clientele. Given that the Student Loans Company is a large public sector entity, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the technical specifications and compliance standards may be particularly well-positioned to compete for such contracts, fostering growth in this competitive sector.

## Notice

SLC have procured a cloud-based electronic payment gateway solution which will allow SLC to securely transmit BACS files to the bank for processing and payment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff67d16a-3d82-4575-8954-4ab2eece0702 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,451 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,451 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7JD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff67d16a-3d82-4575-8954-4ab2eece0702

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff67d16a-3d82-4575-8954-4ab2eece0702
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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