Planning

Retail Supply Partnership

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park in Norwich, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Retail Supply Partnership." This tender seeks a partner contractor to supply retail concession services on campus, falling under the industry category of retail trade services. Key dates indicate that stakeholders should anticipate future notices by 1st January 2026, with the contract period from 1st June 2026 to 1st June 2030. The procurement is governed by the legal framework under UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement is classified as 'planned' and is being handled by a sub-central public authority.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in retail trade services, particularly those aiming to establish or expand their presence in academic environments. The contract provides a platform for sustained engagement over a four-year period, promising consistent revenue streams for the selected business partner. Retail businesses with a robust operational strategy, experience in educational settings, or those looking to innovate within a campus retail space would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The procurement seeks to foster a dynamic commercial environment, potentially benefiting companies focusing on student and faculty retail needs.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Retail Supply Partnership

Notice Description

A partner contractor is required to supply the retail concession on campus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05228d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026335-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05228d-2025-05-23T13:28:59+01:00",
    "date": "2025-05-23T13:28:59+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05228d",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "026335-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026335-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-23T13:28:59+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-RC000651",
            "name": "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "RC000651"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PCCY-8551-ZNDY"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Norwich Research Park",
                "locality": "Norwich",
                "postalCode": "NR4 7TJ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH15"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@uea.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://uea.ac.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-RC000651",
        "name": "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05228d",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Retail Supply Partnership",
        "description": "A partner contractor is required to supply the retail concession on campus",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "55900000",
                        "description": "Retail trade services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-06-01T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-01-01T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}