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Gift Cards

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, has concluded the awarding stage of a procurement process for the provision of various prepaid gift cards under a title "Gift Cards". Classified within the goods category and using the CPV classification of Coupons, the contract focuses on entertainment, multi-retailer, restaurant, supermarket, and bookstore gift cards. The contract, introduced as a tender, was signed on 2nd March 2026, with Park Retail Limited in Merseyside selected as the supplier. The procurement method was competitive, given the presence of three bids, leading to a successful awarding process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of prepaid gift cards, especially those specialising in multi-retailer, restaurant, and supermarket sectors. Businesses with robust logistics and supply chain capabilities would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, given the multi-category nature of the procurement requirements. Engaging with universities and educational institutions presents promising growth opportunities, as such entities often seek comprehensive solutions for student and staff amenities through prepaid card systems.

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Notice Title

Gift Cards

Notice Description

University of South Wales is awarding a 3 year contract for Gift Cards which covers the below areas:Entertainment Gift Card: A prepaid gift card redeemable for entertainment experiences, such as cinema.General Multi-Retailer Gift card: A prepaid Gift card that can be redeemed across a wide range of high street and online retailers.Restaurant Gift Card: A prepaid Gift card that can be redeemed across a wide range of high street and online restaurants/deliveries.Supermarket Gift Card - Type 1: A prepaid supermarket gift card that can be used at a national grocery retailer. The retailer should offer a range of food/household and personal care items.Supermarket Gift Card - Type 2: A prepaid supermarket gift card for use at a value supermarket chain. The retailer should be able to offer a general grocery items and household goods.Book store Gift Card: A prepaid Gift card that can be redeemed at a national bookseller or equivalent retailer offering books with the option to purchase instore and online.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162413
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162413
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30199750 - Coupons

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARK RETAIL

Further Information

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