This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 14:38

Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has finalised an open procurement process for the refurbishment of its university centre and The Vale, awarding a contract for supermarket refurbishment services and a franchise agreement. This process, initiated in April 2025, has reached the award stage, with the contracts anticipated to commence on 11th August 2025 and span until August 2035 for The Vale, and August 2037 for the university centre. Located in Birmingham, UK, this procurement targets the services industry, specifically retail trade and refurbishment, under an open procedure with a framework agreement in place. The standstill period is scheduled to end on 6th August 2025, with contract signatures expected on or after 7th August 2025.

This procurement initiative by the University offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in retail refurbishments and franchise management to secure long-term agreements in a vibrant university setting. Large enterprises active in refurbishment work, retail trade services, and technology solutions, such as point-of-sale software, will find competitive advantage by engaging in such tenders. Moreover, the inherent franchise opportunity allows retailers to position themselves effectively within the local student and staff market, enhancing brand visibility and establishing a sustainable business model within an academic institution environment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Supermarket Refurbishment Services and Franchise Agreement

Notice Description

The University wishes to establish a contract for the provision of Supermarket Refurbishment Services and Franchise Agreement for the ongoing running of the supermarkets / Convenience Store. UOB appointed staff to operate the stores. The tender consists of the following Lots: * Lot 1 - Refurbishment and Franchise for University Centre * Lot 2 - Refurbishment and Franchise for The Vale

Lot Information

Refurbishment and Franchise for University Centre

refurbishment of existing location and ongoing franchise agreement

Refurbishment and Franchise for The Vale

Refurbishment of existing location and ongoing franchise management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050997
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043181-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

45453100 - Refurbishment work

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED

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