AwardedAwarded 16 January 2026
Flywire Student Financial Software Solution
The University Of Kent · Education
In brief
The University Of Kent awarded IT and software work to Flywire Payments Ltd on 16 January 2026.
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What the notice says
The University currently contracts with Flywire for its online credit/debit card payment processing. The University is looking to implement Flywire's Student Financial Software (SFS) Solution which will integrate with Unit 4 ERP. This will enable Kent to be able to offer students on-line visibility of their student account through Flywire. Students will also be able to set up and manage payment plans in one portal and access their full payment history. Flywire do not charge a fee for implementing the solution and provide free ongoing support. There is an annual SaaS fee of £60,000 including VAT. The University currently has a 5 year agreement with a 1 year break clause and the SFS solution will be an addendum to the existing contract.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Flywire Payments Ltd | £300,000 | Awarded 16 January 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 017974-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 017997-2026
About the buyer
The University Of KentLast 12 months
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From notice 017974-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 February 2026, last updated 27 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.