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title: "Online Payments and Student Debt Management System"
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# Online Payments and Student Debt Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9719752-34d2-4d3e-b05e-d2581fbf8ca2

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## Summary

The University of Hertfordshire is inviting tenders for an Online Payments and Student Debt Management System, aimed at providing an efficient way to handle various payment methods such as accommodation, tuition, and research payments, along with a card payment gateway and an online store for students and the public. This procurement is classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and follows an open procedure. Tender submissions are due by 28 January 2025. The contract will commence on 1 June 2025 and conclude on 31 May 2028. The system should be fully operational by September 2025.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in integrated software solutions and online payment systems. Ideal candidates are those capable of delivering a pre-existing, fully integrated solution with minimal customisation. Suppliers with expertise in payment gateways, online transaction management, and e-commerce platforms will find this tender particularly fitting. The project allows businesses to establish a long-term partnership with a renowned educational institution, enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

The University of Hertfordshire ("The University") is conducting a tender process for the provision and implementation of an online payment collection and student debt management system. The scope of this project is three deliverables: 1. Payment Solution - The solution must efficiently manage various payment methods (i.e. Accommodation, Tuition, Research payments) ensuring a smooth transaction experience for students. 2. Card Payment Gateway - Ability for third party providers to interface to take debit and credit card payments. 3. Online Store - Used by both students and the general public for the purchasing of merchandise and events hosted by the University. The chosen solution will be a pre-existing, fully integrated system that meets technical and functional requirements, with minimal customisation needed. The system is expected to be fully operational and launched by September 2025 in time for the new academic year. Additional information: Tender documentation is available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire under the Current Tenders link where you can view the project details. If the tender is of further interest, express an interest in the project and register your organisation with our e-tendering system. Once your registration has been accepted, and you have received your login details by email, you can login to view and download the tender documentation in the My Tenders section of the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edd8344-ff5c-432f-a9c0-1ec6e97fd5f0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield South West |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edd8344-ff5c-432f-a9c0-1ec6e97fd5f0
- 11 Dec 2024 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edd8344-ff5c-432f-a9c0-1ec6e97fd5f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edd8344-ff5c-432f-a9c0-1ec6e97fd5f0
  19th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.herts.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire

## Provenance

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