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title: "Food Voucher"
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buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
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# Food Voucher

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c71b0e3-4feb-4974-9bd5-891dd468c653

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## Summary

Coventry University has awarded a contract for the procurement of mobile phone virtual pre-paid cards for use with on-campus food suppliers. The contract, titled "Food Voucher," falls under the industry categories of Catering Services and Software Package and Information Systems (CPV codes 55520000 and 48000000, respectively). This procurement was completed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £391,875, will commence on 23rd August 2024 and conclude on 22nd August 2025. The project aims to support the university's Decarbonisation Strategy by delivering 100% plastic-free virtual cards compatible with Google and Apple e-wallets. The procurement stage is the Award stage, and the award was published on 26th September 2024. The service location is Coventry, CV1 5FB, England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital payment solutions and catering services. Companies able to provide seamless and secure digital voucher systems that integrate with mobile wallets will find this tender particularly relevant. The contract not only aligns with environmental sustainability goals but also ensures direct communication between the supplier, Pluxee UK Ltd, and the student users, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. With the procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses already within the framework stand a favourable chance of competing effectively.

## Notice

The specification is for a mobile phone virtual pre-paid card which can be used with all of our on-campus food suppliers. The costs outlined below only relate to this September's UK/Home UG intake and is a one off cost per student. Student information is provided to Pluxee who are then able to communicate with the student direct to provide a more seamless download process. Other key requirements included 100% plastic free, supporting our Decarbonisation Strategy and adding the virtual card to Google and Apple ewallets to increase convenience. 96% of the costs outlined below are attributable to the PS100 per student payment with the 4% relating to standard Visa and set-up costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71127a29-c119-4a2f-989e-f3b37966e31d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £391,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £391,875 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLUXEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 15:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71127a29-c119-4a2f-989e-f3b37966e31d
- 26 Sep 2024 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71127a29-c119-4a2f-989e-f3b37966e31d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71127a29-c119-4a2f-989e-f3b37966e31d
  26th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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