Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ
Contact
Amy Irvine
Telephone
+44 7811592949
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Global/Cross Border Outbound Payment Solution
Reference number
UOS-28834-2023
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66115000 - International payment transfer services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £40,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66115000 - International payment transfer services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The core service requirements for the contract are as below:
- The supplier is required to provide a comprehensive global/cross-border 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.
- The solution offered will have the ability to integrate and take data feed from Unit4 Business World On.
- The supplier will be FCA regulated.
- The supplier will ensure that the solution and systems provided to the university are compliant and in line with current industry standards.
- The supplier will own the Intellectual Property rights for the solution and all associated software or be able to demonstrate continuity of supply.
- The supplier will ensure, to the best of their ability, that the university receives an uninterrupted service and will ensure that they have support available.
- The solution offered must be able to facilitate payments to multiple countries in multiple currencies including but not limited to the currencies listed below and will provide automated FX conversions:
AED U.A.E Dirham
AUD Australian Dollar
BDT Bangladesh Taka
BHD Bahraini Dinar
BRL Brazilian Real
CAD Canadian Dollar
CHF Swiss Franc
CNY Chinese Yuan (Renminbi)
COP Colombian Peso
CZK Czech Koruna
DKK Danish Kroner
EUR Euro
FJD Fiji Dollar
GBP Sterling Pound (GB)
HKD Hong Kong Dollar
HRK Croatian Kuna
IDR Indonesian Rupiah
INR Indian Rupee
ISK Icelands Kronor
JPY Japanese Yen
KES Kenyan Shilling
KRW Korean Won (South)
MUR Mauritius Rupee
MWK Malawian Kwacha
MXN Mexican Peso
MYR Malaysian Ringgits
NOK Norwegian Kroner
NZD New Zealand Dollar
OMR Omani Rial Omani
PLN Polish Zloty
QAR Quatari Rial
RUB Russian Roubles
SAR Saudi Riyal
SEK Swedish Kronor
SGD Singapore Dollar
THB Thai Baht
TRY New Turkish Lira
TWD New Taiwan Dollar
USD US Dollar
VND Vietnamese Dong
XCD East Carribean Dollar
ZAR South African Rand
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 April 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The University of Strathclyde may conduct further market engagement with interested parties. As such, all interested parties must register their interest no later than Tuesday 19th March 2024.
Please note that this PIN has been released for market engagement purposes only. This does not mean that by noting your interest you will automatically be invited to the tender process should there be one in the future. The University reserves the right not to follow up with an open tender process and choose a different contractual arrangement that would be best suited for this requirement.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=760648.
(SC Ref:760648)