Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Ulster
Block X Room X031, Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
Telephone
+44 2870123013
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
NIC100166
Internet address(es)
Main 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
E-payment Platform and Online Store
Reference number
25489
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £462,500
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be for five years initially with an option to extend for any periods up to and including 60 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 204-497606
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WPM Education Limited
26 Victoria Way
West Sussex
RH159NF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
05811281
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £462,500
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contract commencement date is 1st September 2021.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT13JY
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The University incorporated a minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period at the point information on award of the contract was communicated to all tenderers. The standstill period provided time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (Northern Ireland).