---
title: "Payments Solution - SaaS Provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf47"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Payments Solution - SaaS Provider

Buyer: LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf47

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## Summary

Liverpool Hope University recently concluded a public procurement process for the award of a 'Payments Solution - SaaS Provider' contract. This process, situated in the sub-central public authority category, aimed to secure a comprehensive payment platform meeting the University's financial transaction requirements. The contract was awarded to Flywire Payments Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, United Kingdom. The open competition, procurement process culminated on 23rd January 2026 with a contract value of £180,000 net, intended to span from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2029, with potential for extension. The procurement method involved below-threshold open competition, catering to the services category, specifically international payment transfer services, to be delivered in Liverpool.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, particularly those with expertise in financial solutions and payment processing. Companies with innovative, robust payment systems that align with specific financial transaction needs are well-positioned to benefit. The structure of the tender, which allows for a quality-to-price ratio of 80:20, suggests that businesses excelling in quality service delivery coupled with competitive pricing could thrive, making it particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises that focus on quality-driven solutions. The future opportunities could also come from the potential extension of the contract, allowing for long-term business growth and sustained partnerships with public institutions like universities.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE The University is seeking proposals from qualified companies to provide a comprehensive payment platform that meets our financial transaction needs. We require a company whose expertise, processing solutions aligns with our requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension options for up to 2 additional years. Therefore a maximum of 5 years in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006264-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L16 9JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Childwall |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Wavertree |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLYWIRE PAYMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66115000 - International payment transfer services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 14:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006264-2026
- 17 Oct 2025 at 16:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066509-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006264-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066509-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.flywire.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hope/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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