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02 Jul 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "UWQ329 - Fuel Cards" was conducted by the University of Worcester, located at Henwick Grove, Worcester, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the "goods" category, specifically involving diesel fuel and petroleum products, and serves the UK's West Midlands region. The procurement process was at the "Award" stage as of 2nd July 2026, and utilized a selective method under the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement RM6367 for Fuel Cards and Associated Services VII. The contract was awarded to ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED on 17th June 2026, and the contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with potential renewals extending up to 31st July 2030.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses in the fuel industry, particularly those supplying fuel cards, to establish or expand relationships with academic institutions like the University of Worcester. Companies experienced in handling sub-central government contracts, and those with an existing presence in the UK regions, may find this type of procurement advantageous. Such opportunities help businesses grow by expanding their client base and gaining engagements with public sector entities. The structured, competitive bidding process ensures that suppliers like ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED can compete based on quality and price, fostering business growth through valuable contract awards.

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Notice Title

UWQ329 - Fuel Cards

Notice Description

The University require fuel cards for the purchase of petrol and diesel. A mini-competition for the supply of fuel card was conducted using the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework for Fuel Cards and Associated Services VII reference RM6367.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c223
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062145-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09134200 - Diesel fuel

09200000 - Petroleum, coal and oil products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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