Award

Procurement Cards

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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13 Oct 2023 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the provision of Procurement Cards to Barclays Bank Plc. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, falls within the Financial and insurance services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2027, with the tender period closing on July 21, 2023, and the award announced on September 28, 2023. The University's contact email for tenders is etenders@uclan.ac.uk, and the address for the contract's delivery is in PRESTON, England with postcode PR1 2HE.

This procurement opportunity for providing Procurement Cards could be beneficial for businesses in the financial and insurance services sector. Companies with experience in offering financial services and products, especially those adept at managing rebate-based contracts, may find this tender well-suited for expanding their business. The University of Central Lancashire's tender process encompasses a selective procurement method, creating scope for qualified financial service providers to compete effectively for this contract. The significant contract value of £8,000,000 over a four-year period provides a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses capable of meeting the University's requirements and service standards.

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Notice Title

Procurement Cards

Notice Description

Please note this is an award not an opportunity. Please also note that the value stated is the value of spend through the Procurement Cards, the contract with Barclaycard is via rebate so nil cost to the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fda937f5-20d8-44fe-84cf-766838aad87f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c25cab7-4c41-4efc-9771-e62e665256c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 4-5 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 CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2TQ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAYS BANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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