Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Glyndwr University
Plas Coch, Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW
Telephone
+44 1978293188
Fax
+44 1978293188
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0288
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Applications or, where applicable, tenders must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
University
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
International Student Payment Solution including SRS-19 Online Payment Gateway SITS component integration
Reference number
AS/SC/16082021
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 has a requirement to procure International Student Payment Solution including Integration with the SRS-19 Online Payment Gateway Tribal SITS component.
The Contract Notice has been advertised on the Sell2Wales website and the process is being conducted under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016.
Scope includes the following:
International Student Payment Solution including Integration with the SRS-19 Online Payment Gateway Tribal SITS component. This is a Pass/ Fail criteria. Bidders MUST have in place the integration capability with the SRS-19 online payment gateway SITS component.
The University seeks to appoint a provider of an effective and efficient payment portal dedicated to online international payments and any associated refunds.
The payment solution should offer fair pricing and competitive rates of exchange in a wide range of currencies to all students.
To reduce the amount of unidentified direct bank transfers received from international students and to facilitate the processing of payments and their reconciliation to the finance/student record system.
To provide clear and simple information to payers which will result in improved communication on payment status and support with the payment process.
To offer a multilingual payment platform which will support a wide range of international students.
To improve the refund process by removing manual and unsecure processes with the introduction of a secure platform with the ability to securely receive and refund payments to protect students and the university whilst meeting all necessary local regulatory requirements (KYC and AML).
In additional the University is interested in any possible value added solutions that could improve the monitoring of payment plans for students.
Initial 3 year contract duration with option to extend for a further 2 years subject to annual reviews.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This concession is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 66110000 - Banking services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Main site or place of performance
Wrexham.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University has a requirement to procure International Student Payment Solution including Integration with the SRS-19 Online Payment Gateway Tribal SITS component.
The Contract Notice has been advertised on the Sell2Wales website and the process is being conducted under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016.
Scope includes the following:
International Student Payment Solution including Integration with the SRS-19 Online Payment Gateway Tribal SITS component. This is a Pass/ Fail criteria. Bidders MUST have in place the integration capability with the SRS-19 online payment gateway SITS component.
The University seeks to appoint a provider of an effective and efficient payment portal dedicated to online international payments and any associated refunds.
The payment solution should offer fair pricing and competitive rates of exchange in a wide range of currencies to all students.
To reduce the amount of unidentified direct bank transfers received from international students and to facilitate the processing of payments and their reconciliation to the finance/student record system.
To provide clear and simple information to payers which will result in improved communication on payment status and support with the payment process.
To offer a multilingual payment platform which will support a wide range of international students.
To improve the refund process by removing manual and unsecure processes with the introduction of a secure platform with the ability to securely receive and refund payments to protect students and the university whilst meeting all necessary local regulatory requirements (KYC and AML).
In additional the University is interested in any possible value added solutions that could improve the monitoring of payment plans for students.
Initial 3 year contract duration with option to extend for a further 2 years subject to annual reviews.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Duration in months
60
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions, indication of information and documentation required
None
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the concession
three.2.2) Concession performance conditions
The University has a requirement to procure International Student Payment Solution including Integration with the SRS-19 Online Payment Gateway Tribal SITS component.
This is a Pass/ Fail criteria. Bidders MUST have in place the integration capability with the SRS-19 online payment gateway TRIBAL SITS component.
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for submission of applications or receipt of tenders
Date
27 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 20TH August 2024 or 20th August 2026
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The University has a requirement to procure International Student Payment Solution including Integration with the SRS-19 Online Payment Gateway Tribal SITS component.
This is a Pass/ Fail criteria. Bidders MUST have in place the integration capability with the SRS-19 online payment gateway Tribal SITS component.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=113401.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(WA Ref:113401)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom