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Provision of Gift Cards & Vouchers

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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08 Apr 2025 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for the provision of gift cards and vouchers, with Park Retail Ltd t/a Love2Shop being awarded the contract. The procurement, categorised under business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV Scheme 79000000), was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from the NWUPC Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £750,000, will run from 8 April 2025 to 7 April 2028, covering deliveries in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 4 April 2025, with the award notice published on 8 April 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs, as it involves the supply of gift cards and vouchers, a market with broad applications across various sectors. Companies specialising in marketing, customer incentives, or corporate gifts would find this contract particularly advantageous. Moreover, the association with a prestigious institution like the University of Southampton may bolster a supplier's portfolio, potentially leading to further business growth and new partnership opportunities within the education and public service sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Gift Cards & Vouchers

Notice Description

Direct award after Desktop Calculator via NWUPC Framework Agreement reference OFF3019 NW for the supply of Gift Cards & Vouchers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7626829b-60c5-46e0-b32e-86b3a1ea905a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARK RETAIL LTD T/A LOVE2SHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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