Award

Fuel Cards

SOUTHERN HOUSING

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Fuel Cards," conducted by Southern Housing, has reached the award stage. Southern Housing, based in London, sought to acquire services under the industry category of charge cards, with delivery expected across England. The contract was awarded to Allstar Business Solutions Limited on 13 February 2026, following a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,680,000, will commence on 14 February 2026 and conclude on 13 February 2028. This tender targeted small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on supporting the growth of eligible firms.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in corporate fuel management services, particularly those with experience in providing charge card systems, to expand their market presence. SMEs in the services industry can significantly benefit from partnerships with established housing associations like Southern Housing, leveraging the long-term contract to foster growth and stability. The collaborative focus on selective procurement and framework agreements offers qualified businesses a platform to demonstrate efficiency and innovative solutions in fuel management services.

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Notice Title

Fuel Cards

Notice Description

Fuel Cards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e352441e-cc89-423f-a3b0-5bbf102278f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf01e55-297c-4fc6-8694-23f9cd71316f
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30163000 - Charge cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2028 1-2 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
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southernhousing.org.uk
Contact Phone
0800 1216060

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
CR0 9XP
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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