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Food Voucher

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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26 Sep 2024 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed a procurement process for catering services, specifically issuing a mobile phone virtual pre-paid card for on-campus food suppliers. This initiative supports their Decarbonisation Strategy with a 100% plastic-free solution, integrating Google and Apple e-wallets for convenience. The procurement was conducted under a limited method due to technical reasons, with the award given to Pluxee UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £391,875, was awarded on 22 August 2024, targeting the UKG region, and covered the September intake of UK/Home undergraduate students.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms in the financial and catering services sectors, particularly those specialising in mobile payment and virtual card solutions. Businesses with robust digital payment infrastructure and a commitment to sustainability are well-positioned to compete. The procurement process favoured technical uniqueness, making it an excellent opportunity for innovative companies to showcase their specialised solutions and gain traction in the educational sector.

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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 Show less description 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Show less description 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.

Procurement Information

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 Show less description 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a345
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030851-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£391,875 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bux280@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2477658021

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLUXEE

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