---
title: "PURCH2541 - PPE1002556 Direct Award for the Provision of Upgrade of System Used to Manage Direct Debit Collection and BACS Payments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781820"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2024-11-04"
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# PURCH2541 - PPE1002556 Direct Award for the Provision of Upgrade of System Used to Manage Direct Debit Collection and BACS Payments

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781820

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has concluded a procurement process for the upgrade of a system used to manage direct debit collection and BACS payments. Classified under the 'Education' industry category, this direct award process pertains to the Glasgow region and followed a limited procurement method due to technical reasons under the Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). This contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 29th October 2024 and the award notice issued on 4th November 2024. The contract, valued at £71,300, has been awarded to Bottomline Technologies Ltd.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in financial technology solutions, particularly in the realm of payment systems. Firms that offer innovative upgrades and technical expertise in managing financial transactions would find this type of tender aligned with their capabilities. The contract awarded to Bottomline Technologies Ltd serves as an excellent reference for other technology providers seeking to partner with higher education institutions or similar public bodies. This procurement underscores the importance of technical proficiency and specific expertise in winning contracts in specialised fields such as financial system upgrades.

## Notice

PURCH2541 - PPE1002556 Direct Award for the Provision of Upgrade of System Used to Manage Direct Debit Collection and BACS Payments

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2541 - PPE1002556 Direct Award for the Provision of Upgrade of System Used to Manage Direct Debit Collection and BACS Payments Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517485 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517485

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517485
  PURCH2541 - PPE1002556 Direct Award for the Provision of Upgrade of System Used to Manage Direct Debit Collection and BACS Payments - PURCH2541 - PPE1002556 Direct Award for the Provision of Upgrade of System Used to Manage Direct Debit Collection and BACS Payments

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781820

## Provenance

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