Award

Fuel Cards

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 10:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed the award stage of a tendering process for the provision of fuel cards, a call-off contract via direct award off the CCS RM6186 Framework Agreement. The tender, titled "Fuel Cards," falls under the goods category within the agency fuel cards sector. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the contract is valued at £140,000 and will be serviced by Allstar Business Solutions Limited, a large-scale supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 20th February 2026 and will conclude on 17th February 2028.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in fuel card services. Despite its suitability criteria indicating it is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with experience in managing fuel card provisions can leverage this contract to strengthen or expand their presence in the academic sector. Engaging with the University of Exeter offers an excellent platform for suppliers to establish long-term collaborative partnerships, considering its reputable standing within the educational domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fuel Cards

Notice Description

Call-off contract via direct award off of the CCS RM6186 Framework Agreement for the provision of fuel cards for use by University of Exeter members of staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8eb0d95-9557-4f25-aea5-c8052cc9ca74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0c444c0-926b-4bf3-878b-79cd98bcbac3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30163100 - Agency fuel cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2028 1-2 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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