Award

Supply of Gift Cards

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 20:47

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of gift cards and e-vouchers. This contract falls under the industry category of "Presents and rewards" (CPV code: 18530000) and pertains to goods. The procurement was managed through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without the prior publication of a competitive call, justified by the procurement's alignment with an existing framework agreement. The award was active as of 1 August 2025, with Park Retail Ltd t/a Love2Shop named as the supplier. Although initially involving a lot that has since been cancelled, the contract itself remains active, valued at £200,000 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the gift and rewards sector, particularly those capable of supplying varied gift card and e-voucher solutions. Companies specialising in retail solutions, e-commerce platforms, or financial services pertaining to vouchers and digital rewards may find opportunities for growth in similar contracts. Large-scale suppliers with established compliance frameworks and experience in direct award frameworks, like those from compliant frameworks, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. The presence of direct awards presents a unique pathway for known entities to leverage existing relationships and capabilities to secure contracts without the need for conventional tender processes.

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Notice Title

Supply of Gift Cards

Notice Description

Supply of Gift Cards and e-vouchers

Procurement Information

Direct award from compliant framework (NWUPC OFF3019NW) - see Contracts Finder award notice https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/27e981ef-7363-4afa-b09a-729f8d4e3577?origin=SearchResults&p=1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059826
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055624-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18530000 - Presents and rewards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
James West
Contact Email
james.west@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARK RETAIL LTD T/A LOVE2SHOP

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