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title: "E-payment Platform and Online Store"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d624"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER"
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# E-payment Platform and Online Store

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d624

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## Summary

The University of Ulster is seeking to appoint a single supplier for an E-payment Platform and Online Store as part of its procurement process, which is currently in the Award stage. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on financial transaction processing. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2021, and the awarded supplier will be required to integrate the payment platform with the University's website and brand. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for a competitive bidding process, which received a total of four bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and e-commerce sectors, particularly those specialising in payment processing and online retail solutions. Companies that can provide innovative and user-friendly platforms, and those with experience working with educational institutions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, as the University is looking for solutions that can adapt to ever-evolving technological advances, businesses that demonstrate agility in their offerings may stand out in the selection process.

## Notice

E-Payment Platform and Online Store The University is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide an E-payment platform and online store solution which will provide a seamless platform for users to make payments globally for a variety of services and goods. The University wishes to appoint a partner who can assist the University to take advantage of new technological developments in the fast-moving world of e-commerce. There are three E-payment channels required: 1. E-payment pathways for both closed system and open system payment transactions 2. Payment channel for credit/debit card payment instalment plans 3. Online Store for a range of goods and services, including short-courses The method of payment and number of pathways may alter during the term of the contract. The successful tenderer will be required to work closely with the University's Corporate Communication team to integrate their payment platform with the University's brand identity and integrate into the University website. University Online Store The Online Store should provide a shop front to facilitate the purchasing of products, services and courses, available to both students and external customers. This includes a wide range of products across the University and services including short course fees and conference bookings. The store will allow the University to advertise its portfolio of goods and services. The store front must be easy to use with a simple, intuitive customer interface and adapt quickly to technological changes in the fast moving word of e-commerce.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

E-Payment Platform and Online Store: The University is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide an E-payment platform and online store solution which will provide a seamless platform for users to make payments globally for a variety of services and goods. The University wishes to appoint a partner who can assist the University to take advantage of new technological developments in the fast-moving world of e-commerce. There are three E-payment channels required: 1. E-payment pathways for both closed system and open system payment transactions 2. Payment channel for credit/debit card payment instalment plans 3. Online Store for a range of goods and services, including short-courses The method of payment and number of pathways may alter during the term of the contract. The successful tenderer will be required to work closely with the University's Corporate Communication team to integrate their payment platform with the University's brand identity and integrate into the University website. University Online Store The Online Store should provide a shop front to facilitate the purchasing of products, services and courses, available to both students and external customers. This includes a wide range of products across the University and services including short course fees and conference bookings. The store will allow the University to advertise its portfolio of goods and services. The store front must be easy to use with a simple, intuitive customer interface and adapt quickly to technological changes in the fast moving word of e-commerce.

Options: The contract will be for five years initially with an option to extend for any periods up to and including 60 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020149-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £462,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WPM EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020149-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulster.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:497606-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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