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title: "PROVISION OF A GLOBAL OUTBOUND PAYMENT SOLUTION INCLUSIVE OF THE DESIGN, TESTING, HOSTING AND MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780263"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# PROVISION OF A GLOBAL OUTBOUND PAYMENT SOLUTION INCLUSIVE OF THE DESIGN, TESTING, HOSTING AND MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780263

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is seeking a supplier to provide a comprehensive global outbound payment solution that integrates with Unit4 Business World On. The procurement process is in the 'Tender' stage with an open procedure method. The tender, valued at £700,000, falls under the services category within the education sector. It will support the university in making international payments in multiple currencies. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 11th November 2024 and the award start date on the same day. The location for delivery is Glasgow, Scotland.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automated payment systems, particularly those experienced with financial technologies and integrations. Companies that are FCA regulated and possess relevant accreditations such as Cyber Essentials (+) or ISO27001 would be best suited. The contract is extensive, potentially spanning five years with two optional 12-month extensions, and requires providers with robust financial stability and insurance coverage. Winning this contract can open up new market opportunities and provide a stable long-term relationship with a prestigious academic institution.

## Notice

University of Strathclyde required an automated payment mechanism capable of integrating with Unit4 Business World On to make global outbound payments to multiple countries in multiple currencies

### Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Strathclyde was seeking a supplier to provide a Global Outbound Payment Solution. The supplier is required to provide a comprehensive global outbound payment solution capable of integrating with Unit4 Business World On to University of Strathclyde to facilitate the transfer and accounting for all payments to our global suppliers including sundry suppliers. Currently approximately 2800 GBP and currency transactions equating to approximately 10 million are incurred annually across around 45 different currencies. The solution offered has the ability to integrate and take data feed from Unit4 Business World On.

Renewal: The contracting authority exercises the right to extend this contract by two periods of up to 12-months. The extension will be utilised at the sole discretion of the contracting authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544202 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | contract is up for renewal three years after start date. However the contract has two options of up to 12 month extensions to the latest renewal may be 5 years from start date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £425,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONVERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services
- 66115000 - International payment transfer services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544202
- 10 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515974

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515974
  PROVISION OF A GLOBAL OUTBOUND PAYMENT SOLUTION INCLUSIVE OF THE DESIGN, TESTING, HOSTING AND MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES - University of Strathclyde requires an automated payment mechanism capable of integrating with Unit4 Business World On to make global outbound payments to multiple countries in multiple currencies
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544202
  PROVISION OF A GLOBAL OUTBOUND PAYMENT SOLUTION INCLUSIVE OF THE DESIGN, TESTING, HOSTING AND MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES - University of Strathclyde required an automated payment mechanism capable of integrating with Unit4 Business World On to make global outbound payments to multiple countries in multiple currencies

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780263
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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