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Food Voucher

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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26 Sep 2024 at 15:08

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26 Sep 2024 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has awarded a contract for the procurement of mobile phone virtual pre-paid cards for use with on-campus food suppliers. The contract, titled "Food Voucher," falls under the industry categories of Catering Services and Software Package and Information Systems (CPV codes 55520000 and 48000000, respectively). This procurement was completed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £391,875, will commence on 23rd August 2024 and conclude on 22nd August 2025. The project aims to support the university's Decarbonisation Strategy by delivering 100% plastic-free virtual cards compatible with Google and Apple e-wallets. The procurement stage is the Award stage, and the award was published on 26th September 2024. The service location is Coventry, CV1 5FB, England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital payment solutions and catering services. Companies able to provide seamless and secure digital voucher systems that integrate with mobile wallets will find this tender particularly relevant. The contract not only aligns with environmental sustainability goals but also ensures direct communication between the supplier, Pluxee UK Ltd, and the student users, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. With the procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses already within the framework stand a favourable chance of competing effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Voucher

Notice Description

The specification is for a mobile phone virtual pre-paid card which can be used with all of our on-campus food suppliers. The costs outlined below only relate to this September's UK/Home UG intake and is a one off cost per student. Student information is provided to Pluxee who are then able to communicate with the student direct to provide a more seamless download process. Other key requirements included 100% plastic free, supporting our Decarbonisation Strategy and adding the virtual card to Google and Apple ewallets to increase convenience. 96% of the costs outlined below are attributable to the PS100 per student payment with the 4% relating to standard Visa and set-up costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c71b0e3-4feb-4974-9bd5-891dd468c653
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71127a29-c119-4a2f-989e-f3b37966e31d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£391,875 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£391,875 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLUXEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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